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Auction: 25088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part I
Lot: 91

Nepal, Jaya Mahindra Simha (1717-1722), Mohar, NS 837 (2), Obv. trident in central circle with legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Mahīndra, the eight petals attached to the central circle contain the eight Buddhist emblems (astamangala), the two fishes (southwest position) on obverse are swimming anti-clockwise on one coin and clockwise on the other, Rev. sword with garland in central circle and legend Si?ha Deva 837, the eight attached petals contain the legend Śrī Śrī Kalū?āmaya, 5.43g, 11h; 5.36g, 12h (RGV 451, 452), the first possibly previously mounted, both very fine (2)

Provenance

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

i) Purchased, Kathmandu, September 1967

ii) Purchased, Kathmandu, September 1967


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£70