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Lot No.257
AUC25
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 06-08-2016
Copper
Maratha Confederacy, Sawants of Wadi (Sawantwadi), Copper Paisa struck in the name of Khem Sawant III (1755-1803 AD), 7.52g. Obv: Nagari legend in three lines Raja / Khem Sa / want. Rev: Nagari legend in two lines Baha / Dar, M&W T3.
Fine, Very Rare.
Khem Sawant III was married to the sister of Mahadaji Sindhia, who after he became the Wakeel-i-Mutlaq (Chief Plenipotentiary) for Shah Alam II in 1785, obtained the title of 'Raja Bahadur' for his brother-in-law. The coins were accordingly called as 'Rajebahaduri' paisas.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,000-2,500
Sold For :
Rs. 3,900
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