Lot No.298
AUC20
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Assam, Octagonal Silver Rupee, 11.14g, Gaurinatha Simha (1780-95), Assamese legends in four lines, Sk. 1713 year 12, with invocation to Siva & Parvati, Obv: Sri Sri Hara/ Gauri Charana Ka/mala Makaranda/ Madhukarasya, Rev: Sri Sri Svarga/ Deva Sri Gaurina/tha Simha Nrpasya / Sake 1713/12, Winged lion at bottom running left. wornout mule die struck. All coins dated Sk. 1710 to 1715 are either rare or very rare. During this period Gaurinatha had either fled from Rangpur, his former capital, to Guwahati, or was on his way back with the sepoys sent by the British, who were to help him regain it from the rebels. Reverse die perfectly struck at 6 o'clock. (A.Mitra. 362, RB. R 47 unlisted type).
Toned About Very Fine, Extremely Rare.
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Our Estimated Price :
Rs. 30,000-40,000
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