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Auction 16041  27 September 2016
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Lot 373

Starting price: 65 GBP
Price realized: 120 GBP
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Assam, Gaurinatha Simha (1780-95), octagonal 1/8-Rupees (2), undated, Śrī Śrī Gau/rīnātha, rev. Simha Nr/pasya or Nrpasya, octagonal 1/16-Rupees (5), undated, Śrī Gau/rīnātha, rev. Simha/ Nrpasya; octagonal 1/32 Rupees (3), undated, Śrī/ Gau, rev. rīnā/thasya (RB. R124.1, 126.1, 128.1, 132.1; KM. 190, 193, 196, 197), very fine, scarce (10).
The striking of small one-thirtysecond rupees was an innovation introduced towards the end of Gaurinatha’s reign, when he was based at Dichoi. Their purpose was said to be for making small charitable donations as there was a shortage of cowries.
Estimate: £80.00 - £100.00
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