INDIA. Portuguese India. Goa. Rupia, 1847. Goa Mint. Maria II. NGC MS-62.
KM-272; Gomes-22.03. Exceedingly difficult in this grade level, the present Rupia yields a full strike and soft luster on the steely gray surfaces. Light glossiness is imparted on the flan, with touches of golden toning serving to brighten the surfaces. An exceptionally charming piece, and one deserved of a strong bid from one of the many collectors of Portuguese Indian coinage.
Estimate: $600 - $900