Marudhar Arts
Auction 35 26 Feb 2022
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Sikh Empire, Governor Hari Singh Nalwa (1820-1821 AD), Khitta Kashmir Mint, Silver Rupee, "Gobind Shahi" Couplet, Obv: Persian legend "deg tegh fath nusrat be dirang, yaft az nanak guru Gobind Singh", with Gurmukhi 'HAR' for Hari Singh Nalwa, Rev: Persian legend "sana julus manus memanat" & "zarb Khitta Kashmir" at the top with leaf mintmark, 11.03g, 22.92mm, (KM # 46.4/Herrli-06.05.04), choice extremely fine, Rare.
Note: Some rupees struck in Kashmir under Hari Singh Nalwa in VS 1878 & 1879 bear the words "HAR"or "HARJI" in the Gurumukhi or Nagari scripts. These coins probably gave rise to the widespread belief that Maharaja Ranjit Singh authorized his governor in Kashmir to strike coins in his own name.
Note: Some rupees struck in Kashmir under Hari Singh Nalwa in VS 1878 & 1879 bear the words "HAR"or "HARJI" in the Gurumukhi or Nagari scripts. These coins probably gave rise to the widespread belief that Maharaja Ranjit Singh authorized his governor in Kashmir to strike coins in his own name.