Lot 2822

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

India, Dutch India, Negapatam mint, Indian Style Coinage, Hindu System, gold pagoda, late version, c. 1747-1781, struck at Negapatam mint under Dutch control, (3.42 grams), obv. single standing deity, (Vishnu), on either side bent flaps, five dots above on each side, U U on both sides, waves below, rev. convex and granulated, (Scholten 1229b [p.139, Plate XV]). Nearly extremely fine, rare.

Ex Glendining's London, July 16, 1976 (lot 79 part) and Colin E. Pitchfork Collection (with his ticket), Noble Numismatics Sale 48 (lot 2049).

Estimate
$450
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$550

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