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Lot No.306
AUC47
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 10-08-2024
Copper
Maratha Confederacy - copper paisa in the name of Rajaram II or 'Ram Raja' (1749-1777), not listed in M&W, 8.49g. Obv: Devanagari legend in two lines Rama Raja. Rev: Devanagari legend Chhatra... with sun and moon symbols above.
Very fine, Very rare.
Rajaram II was chosen as an adoptive heir to Shahu when the latter died in 1749. Also known as 'Ram Raja', he was a weak ruler and coins in his name are exceedingly rare. Soon after his accession the ruling power of the Bhonsle house of Satara was grabbed de facto by the Peshwa, making the Chhatrapati a nominal head of the confederacy with no real authority.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 13,000
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