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Lot No.475
AUC38
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 24-04-2021
Copper
Marathas in Tamilnadu, copper ½ cash (two ruvi) struck in the name of 'Chhatrapati', 1.29g. Obv: Double-headed eagle or Gandabherunda. Rev: Devanagari legend Chhatra/pati in two lines in a dotted circle.
Very fine+, Extremely rare.
Coins with similar Gandabherunda motif but with legends referring to 'Qutb Shah' or 'Utaloor' are also known. Utaloor was a fortress controlling a strategic pass between northern Tamilandu and Thondaimandalam region. It is plausible that the coins were struck either by the Marathas or by a local polygar who acknowledged Maratha suzerainty at Utaloor.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 40,000-50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 40,000
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