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Auction: 13019 - North East Indian Coins from the Nicholas Rhodes Collection
Lot: 157

Tripura, Radha Kishora Deb Barman Manikya (1897-1909), machine-struck Rupee, 11.59g, TE 1306, citing Queen Ratna Manjari, coat of arms of Tripura, date above, within ornate border; rev. in five lines: Radha Krishna Pade/ Śri Śri Yuta Radha Kishora/ Deb Barmma Manikya/ Śri Śrimati Ratna Manjari/ Maha Devyau within beaded border (RB. 297; KM. 375), slight toning/adhesions, couple of edge knocks, about extremely fine, extremely rare

It is interesting to note that most of the silver coins of this reign were struck on the rupee standard, though some light-weight coins are also known. Extremely rare half and double rupees are also known.

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