Lot 1601
Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
India, Madras Presidency, Indian style coinage, Hindu system, gold star pagoda, c.1740-1807, struck at Madras Mint (3.39g), obverse crude half standing figure of a deity, reverse five pointed star within dotted borders (Pr.9; KM.303). Extremely fine and scarce.
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
- $350
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $550