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Auction: 25088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part I
Lot: 274

(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Birendra Vira Vikrama Shah (1972-2001), 'Coronation' gold Asarphi, VS 2031 (1974), Obv. crown in centre within circle to which eight petals are attached, these contain the legend Śrī/ Śrī Śrī Śrī /Śrī/Birendra/ Vīra /Vikrama /Sāha /Deva, date 2031 below, all this within bhupara (mandala type square with extensions on four sides), moon and sun in upper left and right outer corners and legend below referring to the coronation, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī Bhavānī on either side of garland in centre of circle, Aśarphi/Nepāl below, legend in petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge milled, 10.00g (KM 829a var.), struck from worn dies, proof-like uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8536719-052)

Provenance

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


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Estimate
£800 to £900

Starting price
£650