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Lot No.501
AUC27
Princely States
Auction Date: 01-04-2017
Silver
Jodhpur, Takhat Singh and Queen Victoria (1858-1873 AD), Silver Nazarana Rupee, RY 16, Lingen M&J J.07.1.05, 9.72g. Obv: Farsi legend Sanah 16 Julus Maimanat Manoos Maharajadhiraj Sri Takhat Singh Bahadur. Rev: Farsi legend / couplet Wiktoriya Malilka Mua'zzamah Inglistan Dar Zaman Sa'adat Iqran Zarb Dar al-Mansoor Jodhpur.
Fine, Rare.
The coin illustrated by Lingen is of a rather poor quality and also shows the flattening towards the edges like this specimen. However, he reports it to be of a full weight. The couplet on the coin refers that it was struck “during the fortunate and contiguous reign of the most illustrious Queen of England, Victoria”. The RY on obverse refers to the reign of Takhat Singh and corresponds to 1859, the year in which the Queen issued her Proclamation to stop hostilities after the Revolt of 1857-58 - an occasion which was celebrated by many Maharajas loyal to the British, Takhat Singh of Jodhpur being no exception.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 25,000-30,000
Sold For :
Rs. 75,000
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