Amritsar, VS1885/1901, 1/2 Rupee, Peacock symbol
Stephen Album Auction 20
Lot 1535
SIKH EMPIRE: AR ½ rupee (4.81g), Amritsar, VS1901, KM-19.x, Herrli-—, with the frozen year VS1885 on the reverse, peacock below the actual date on the obverse, bold VF to EF, RRRR.
This type was published for the first time in the ONS Journal No. 219 (Spring 2014), along with a similar piece dated VS1902, both unique and previously unpublished, in a fascinating article by G.S. Gujral about the Morashahi rupees of VS1861-1863 and the appearance of the peacock.
Estimate $2,800-3,200
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Lot 1535
SIKH EMPIRE: AR ½ rupee (4.81g), Amritsar, VS1901, KM-19.x, Herrli-—, with the frozen year VS1885 on the reverse, peacock below the actual date on the obverse, bold VF to EF, RRRR.
This type was published for the first time in the ONS Journal No. 219 (Spring 2014), along with a similar piece dated VS1902, both unique and previously unpublished, in a fascinating article by G.S. Gujral about the Morashahi rupees of VS1861-1863 and the appearance of the peacock.
Estimate $2,800-3,200
http://db.stevealbum.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=2&sale=20&lot=1535&lang=1&cust=0
Photo Details
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- Weight; gms:
- 4.81
- Mint:
- Amritsar
- Date:
- VS1901
- Denomination:
- 1/2 Rupee
- Metal:
- AR