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Auction: 20125 - Spink Numismatic Circular 5 - Part 1 - Oriental Coins
Lot: 2112

Assam, Gaurinatha Simha (1780-95), "country-made" Half-Rupees (10), undated, with the usual legends but lighter in weight than the official coins and often with more crudely engraved legends, generally very fine (10)

Ex. Nicholas Rhodes Collection
These "country-made" coins appear to be contemporary imitations of the official coins. They are usually lighter in weight than the official coins and their engraving varies quite a lot. They are often found in hoards alongside the officially made coins. Such coins of Gaurinatha Simha are illustrated and described on pages 119-120 of RB.

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£30