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Lot No.406
eAUC36
Princely States
Auction Date: 26-09-2020
Gold
Bajranggarh, gold nazarana mohur in the name of Jai Singh Khichi (1796-1818 AD), Jainagar mint, RY17, unpublished in major publications, 10.79g. Obv: Devanagari legend Shri Raghava Paratapa Pawana Putra Bala Pay ke and a symbol of mace. Rev: Devanagari legend Yah Sika par Chhap Maharaja Jai Singh ki 17 Jayanagara, dotted border on both sides.
Ex-mount otherwise extremely fine, Extremely rare.
The gold coins of Bajranggarh are extremely rare, known to the cataloguer only by an octagonal piece offered at an international auction in 2007 and a round piece existing in the National Numismatic Collection of the USA. In all likelihood, they were struck only for ceremonial purposes.
During the reign of Jai Singh, Bajranggarh became his principle residence as his family seat Raghogarh was threatened by the Sindhia. He issued coins of a remarkable design, bearing inscriptions only in Nagari and owing allegiance to no one except God Hanuman. Bajranggarh was sacked by the Sindhia's general Jean-Baptiste Filose in 1816 and Jai Singh had to live the last years of his life as a fugitive.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,50,000-3,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 7,20,000
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