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Lot No.396
AUC32
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 14-12-2018
Copper
Maratha Kingdom, 'Swarajya' phase - copper ½ Kasu in the name of Rajaram (1689-1700 AD), most likely struck in a southern mint in the vicinity of Gingee, unlisted in major publications such as M&W, 1.89g. Obv: Nagari legend in two lines …Ra(ja) Ra(ma). Rev: Nagari legend Chhatra / tapi in two lines.
Very fine, Rare.
The legends are inscribed in crude style and with some mistakes ('tapi' instead of 'pati'). This was a common feature for southern mints, as the engravers here were less familiar with Nagari script than those from mints of the north. Rajaram set up his government in exile at Gingee after escaping from the fort of Raigad when it was captured by the Mughals following the arrest and killing of his brother, Chhatrapati Sambhaji. He was besieged at Gingee for many years, but ultimately managed to return to Maharashtra shortly before his death.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 19,000
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