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Auction 22  14-15 May 2015
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Lot 1042

Starting price: 425 USD
Price realized: 450 USD
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BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AE ¼ anna, 1911(c), KM-511, one year type, NGC graded MS62 BR. The 1911 accession to the throne of Emperor George V led to the famous "pig rupee ". On the coin, the King appeared wearing the chain of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. Because of poor engraving the elephant looked very much like a pig. The Muslim population was enraged and the image had to be quickly redesigned. A similar example sold in Heritage Auction 3026, Lot 27801 for $1,100.

Estimate: 500- 700 USD
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