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NYINC Signature Sale 3071 6-7 Jan 2019
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Java. British Administration gold 1/2 Rupee (Mohur) AH 1229 (1814) AU Details (Reverse Graffiti) NGC, Sourabaya mint, KM248, Fr-15, Scholten-589a (RRR). A sharp example of this rare issue, lightly toned and showing contrasting brass-colored and amber hues with some light graffiti noted on the reverse. Struck under the coinage act of July 6th, 1813 that dictated gold coins be struck of 18 carat fineness with the value of one gold 1/2 rupee to equal the value of 8 silver Javanese rupees.
From the Seki Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
Java. British Administration gold 1/2 Rupee (Mohur) AH 1229 (1814) AU Details (Reverse Graffiti) NGC, Sourabaya mint, KM248, Fr-15, Scholten-589a (RRR). A sharp example of this rare issue, lightly toned and showing contrasting brass-colored and amber hues with some light graffiti noted on the reverse. Struck under the coinage act of July 6th, 1813 that dictated gold coins be struck of 18 carat fineness with the value of one gold 1/2 rupee to equal the value of 8 silver Javanese rupees.
From the Seki Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD