Auction: 25088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part I
Lot: 186
Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), Ani (2), undated, Obv. sword in centre with canopy above and legend Śrī Rājendra, Rev. mace in centre with two leaves by base and legend Vi/krama/Sāha/ Deva; and, Adhani (3), undated, much as before, but half the weight (c. 0.35g); and, uniface Dam (4), undated, sword on stand in centre and legend Śrī Rā/jendra, generally fine; and, uniface gold Dam (4), legend consisting of four characters and one anepigraphic coin with flaming wheel design, (RGV 930, 932, 933, 934, -), the gold Dams with ragged edges, very fragile, about as struck, silver coins generally very fine (13)
Provenance
The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part One
i-ii) M. Freehill (Australia), by private treaty
iii-v) Purchased Patan, 1967
vi-ix) Bhupendra Narayan Shrestha and Mr T. Pelco, by private treaty, 1967
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Estimate
£400 to £500
Starting price
£280