Lot 4406
Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes
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Description
India, Native State, Dholpur, kingdom of Gohad, silver rupees (3), 1250/29 (1834), 1251/30 (1835), (2 one illustrated), obv. includes a parasol, rev. a pistol (upside down) and a leaf, (KM.C12a.1). Very fine and scarce. (3)
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection.
Dholpur has had a turbulent history. In 1803 the territory was captured by the British and in 1805 it was returned to the ranas (kings) of Gohad. They opened the mint which operated until 1857.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $800