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Auction 16041 27 September 2016
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Assam, Lakshmi Simha (1770-80), octagonal country-made Rupees (3), Sk. 1693, 1695, 169-, Quarter-Rupees (8), Sk.1690, 1693 (3), 1695, fantasy date (2), using Half-Rupee dies (no date) (1), 1/8-Rupees (2), undated, with the usual hara Gaurī legends but lighter in weight than the official coins with crudely engraved legends (RB. items 25, 26, 33, 35, 36, pp.119-20), very fine (13).
These 'country-made' coins appear to be contemporary imitations of the official coins. They are usually lighter in weight than the official coins and their engraving varies quite a lot. They are apparently frequently found in hoards alongside the officially made coins. Such coins of Lakshmi Simha are illustrated and described on pages 119-120 of RB.
Estimate: £80.00 - £100.00
These 'country-made' coins appear to be contemporary imitations of the official coins. They are usually lighter in weight than the official coins and their engraving varies quite a lot. They are apparently frequently found in hoards alongside the officially made coins. Such coins of Lakshmi Simha are illustrated and described on pages 119-120 of RB.
Estimate: £80.00 - £100.00