India
Mysore. Tipu Sultan gold 4 Pagodas AH 1200//4 (1788) AU58 PCGS, KM-B129. A rare issue by any date within the series, this exceptionally pleasing, near-mint piece features a sharp strike with an attractive golden-orange tone. A lack of shroff marks, highly artistic calligraphy, and scattered 'floral' decorations augment the enchanting nature of this larger gold issue. An extraordinary offering from the Tipu Sultan, worthy of much attention.
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD