Lot 2339

Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Java, British Administration, gold half rupee, 1814, edge grained right, signed Z (Zwebkert) on obverse dated AH 1229, Javanese date 1741, gold fineness 750 (= 8 silver rupees or 240 stivers) (Pr.2; KM ; Sch 589b). Toned, extremely fine and very rare.

Ex Virgil M. Brand Collection (Sotheby's lot 290) and Spink Singapore Sale June 1996 (lot 92).

Estimate
$5,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$9,000

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