Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 25088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part I
Lot: 280

(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Birendra Vira Vikrama Shah (1972-2001), gold Asarphi, VS 2057 (2000), struck from special dies, Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on three sides, legend starts above square with Śrī Śrī and continues inside the square with Śrī 5 Birendra/ Vīra Vikra/ma Sāha Deva and date 2057 below, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī above square, cakra (discus) and lotus flower on left side, and conch and mace on right side of square, 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, Ek āsarphī /Nepāl below, legend in petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge milled, 10.00g (KM 1022a [date not listed]), with a pleasing mint bloom, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8536719-057)

Provenance

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


Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate
£800 to £900

Starting price
£650