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Lot No.355
AUC49
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 02-08-2025
Silver
Sikh Empire - silver rupee of Duleep Singh (1843-1849 AD), Amritsar mint, fixed date VS 1885/moving date VS 1906, Herrli 01.12.04, 11.05g. Obv: 'Nanakshahi' couplet, version V; umbrella topping the holy name 'Ram' (written in Landah script) between 'Guru' and 'Gobind'; comb (kanghi) symbol below 'Singh'. Rev: 'Julus' formula with Ber leaf symbol, rosette and crescent with cluster of dots to right. (From the collection of Mr. I.K. Kejriwal)
Good very fine, Very rare.
Landah' was a running hand script used mainly by the mercantile classes in Punjab and Sindh. Herrli does not comment on the occurrence of the word 'Ram' on these coins; in all likelihood, such marks functioned as part of a control system in the mint but reflected on the religious affiliation of the mint contractors/workers.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 30,000-40,000
Sold For :
Rs. 96,000
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