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Lot No.406
AUC32
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 14-12-2018
Silver
Maratha Confederacy, Domains of the Peshwas - silver ¼ rupee of Pune mint, in the name of Shah Alam II as 'Ali Gauhar', 'battle axe' or Farshi mint mark, M&W T5, 2.76g.
Very fine+, Very rare.
The 'battle axe' coinage was struck in a mint run by the Dev family of Chinchwad at Pune. They were regarded as hereditary incarnations of Moraya Gosawi, a 16th century saint and devotee of Ganesha.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 10,000-12,000
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