Lot 1983
Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Madras Presidency, Indian Style Coinage, Hindu System, Gold star pagoda, c.1740-1807, Struck at Madras mint, (3.374 grams), obv. crude half standing figure of a deity, rev. five pointed star within dotted borders, (Pr.9, KM.303). Extremely fine, scarce.
Ex Thomas Venables Holland Collection and Noble Numismatics Sale 62 (lot 902). The design for this coinage was determined in 1740 and declared the standard pagoda of Madras 9th April 1741. Referred to in the Company's records as the 'Madras current or star pagoda'
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $200