Lot No.263
AUC01
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Manipur, Silver Square Rupee, 11.60gm, Gaura Singh (SE 1680-1686/1758-1764 AD), Obv: Jesri Gaura Sing/ha Manipure/sva Priyata/ ma Ranih, in four lines on a square flan.Rev: Vaisakh Su/dhi Terakha va/de 1, Samva/t 1678 in four lines on a square flan, form of numeral 6 is unusual. Bose & Rhodes 7, Very few known.
Fine +,Extremly Rare.
Coins of this ruler are rarely available and were probably issued in very limited quantities. This Rupee was struck in the month of Vaisakh (the second month of the Hindu calendar) Sk 1678 (AD 1756) most likely on the occasion of the installation of the king. Its weight is unusually high, which goes to support its ceremonial purpose. It was during this reign that Manipur first made contact with the British, due to the threat from the Burmese.
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Our Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,50,000-1,70,000
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