Lot 3931

Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Bank of Hindostan, 16 sicca rupees, 183. Calcutta (P.S137; Jhun.1.4.3). Nearly very fine and rare.

The Bank of Hindostan (1770-1832) was the first bank to issue banknotes in Bengal Presidency. They circulated in Calcutta and nearby neighbourhoods. Only a few notes were still in circulation when the bank closed in 1832.

Estimate
$3,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$9,000

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