Lot 942

Sale 62 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

William IV, restrike proof, gold double mohur, 1835, Calcutta mint, (23.30 grams), obv. Head to right, R.S. on truncation, rev. lion standing to left in front of palm, TWO MOHURS in exergue, milled edge, (Pr. 3, KM.452.1). A superb brilliant FDC.

The double mohur was not present in the Dr. Lawrence Brent collection of 685 Indian Gold Coins (Spink-Taisai auction catalogue No.9), but was in the Pitchfork Collection (Sale 48) (lot 2178).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,100