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Auction: 25088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part I
Lot: 124

Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775), Mohar, SE 1671, Obv. scalloped square with pseudo-Persian characters around, legend within square Śrī Śrī Śrī P?thvī/ Nārāya?a/Sāha Deva and date below square 1671, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, in centre of circle trident between two horizontal lines, and legend Śrī Śrī Bhavānī, legend in petals Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 4.98g, 12h (RGV 584; KM 454), with suspension loop, bolder fine, rare

Provenance

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

Bhupendra Narayan Shrestha, by private treaty, November 1984 - $150

The obverse design of this coin, struck in debased silver, is copied from similar pieces struck by Ranajit Malla of Bhadgaon. All other Mohars of Prithvi Narayan Shah are struck in fine silver.

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Estimate
£300 to £350

Starting price
£210