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Lot No.450
AUC43
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 23-12-2022
Copper
Mysore, Tipu Sultan - copper ¼ paisa, Kharpa (Karpa/Kadapa) mint, AM 1214, not listed in major publications, 2.30g. Obv: Elephant walking to right, letter 'Noon' above. Rev: Mint-name and AM date.
Very fine, Rare.
Kharpa is possibly the rarest mint for fractional coinage of Tipu Sultan. The coins were struck most likely by local Nawabs as vassals of Mysore.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
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