India, Kolhapur, Chhatrapati Shahji II (1947-1949), gold Coronation medal, 1947, facing bust with bejewelled turban, legend around, rev. the sword of Shaivaji, legend above and around, 33mm., wt. 22.88gms. (McCl.189, not recorded in gold), extremely fine and rare
Vikramsinhrao Puar, KCSI, Maharajah of Dewas State (senior branch) from 1937, was adopted to rule in Kolhapur, taking the name Chhatrapati Shahji II on his accession.
(1200-1500 GBP)