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Auction: 25088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part I
Lot: 89

Nepal, Jaya Vira Mahindra Malla (1709-1715), Mohar, NS 829 (4), Obv. trident with Śrī Śrī on either side in central circle, date 829 below, six petals attached to the central circle contain the legend, Jaya Vīra Mahīndra Malla, Rev. design similar to obverse with sword and garland in central circle and legend around Śrī Śrī Lokanātha Nama; the last two coins with additional leaves on rev. (RGV 440, 441), all toned, generally extremely fine; and, Suki, undated, Obv. holy water vase (kalasha) in centre of quatrefoil, legend Śrī Śrī Rājyesvari Devī, Rev. trident in central circle, five petals attached to circle, containing the legend Śrī Śrī Talejū, 1.39g, 12h (RGV 444), previously mounted, very fine and scarce (5)

Provenance

The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part One

i) Carlo Valettaro, by private treaty

ii) Bhupendra Narayan Shrestha, by private treaty, November 1984

iii) Carlo Valettaro, by private treaty

iv) B. Senior, February 1980

v) Bhupendra Narayan Shrestha, by private treaty

The Suki does not mention the name of a king, but according to RGV Rajesvari was the concubine of Yoga Narendra Malla and the mother of Vira Mahindra. Although the latter was initially regarded as ineligible for the throne, in AD 1709 he was declared king with his mother acting as regent.


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