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Lot No.276
AUC34
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 10-08-2019
Silver
Maratha Confederacy, domains of the Angres, silver rupee, struck during the reign of Sambhaji Angre (1733-1742 AD) as the admiral of Maratha navy, in the name of Muhammad Shah, RY1(4?), Rajapur mint, 11.45g.
About extremely fine, Extremely rare.
The mint at Rajapur was operated by the Angres as it was located close to their secondary seat, the sea fortress of Vijayadurg. The coins bear a resemblance to the Surat rupees of Muhammad Shah and are an example of 'sympathetic mimicking' to attain the same level of acceptability.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 80,000-1,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,90,000
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