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Lot No.359
AUC27
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 01-04-2017
Gold
Nawabs of Arcot, Gold 'Three-Swami' Pagoda, with letter Alif engraved on granular background on reverse, unlisted in major publications, 3.42g.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
Similar coins with letter 'Ain' are well-known. 'Alif' here might refer to Nawab Anwaruddin Khan of Arcot (1744-1749), who was killed at the battle of Ambur while fighting the French on 3 August 1749.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 35,000-40,000
Sold For :
Rs. 35,000
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