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August 2016 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 10-12 August 2016
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INDIA. 2 1/2 Tola in Gold, ND. Bombay. UNCIRCULATED.
35 mm; 29.09 gms. KM-unlisted. Issued by Kirtilal Jeshinglal & Company, founded in 1939 and today a highly prestigious Indian jeweler patronized by Bollywood celebrities. Privately struck with a highly erotic orgy scene collectively forming the image of an elephant, and with a half-length portrait of a Buddha on the reverse. A very unusual piece presumably depicting some type of Indian fertility theme, and that is essentially as made. A hefty piece struck in 0.995 fine gold, and containing 0.935 Troy ounces AGW. For world gold collectors seeking something unusual, this coin is for you! UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00
35 mm; 29.09 gms. KM-unlisted. Issued by Kirtilal Jeshinglal & Company, founded in 1939 and today a highly prestigious Indian jeweler patronized by Bollywood celebrities. Privately struck with a highly erotic orgy scene collectively forming the image of an elephant, and with a half-length portrait of a Buddha on the reverse. A very unusual piece presumably depicting some type of Indian fertility theme, and that is essentially as made. A hefty piece struck in 0.995 fine gold, and containing 0.935 Troy ounces AGW. For world gold collectors seeking something unusual, this coin is for you! UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00