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Auction: 26088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part II
Lot: 448

Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Pratap Malla (1641-1674), Mohars (2), NS 775, Obv. imitation Persian characters, 'Sanah (I)lahi,' triśul (trident) in centre surrounded by Newari script in a floral background with various rosettes, Newari script, Śrī Śrī Kavindra Jaya, beaded border, Rev. imitation Persian characters, 'Jahangir Shah', Newari script, 'Pratap Malla, 775' on floral background with rosettes, ornamental border, 5.52g, 11h; 5.43g, 12h (RGV 260; KM 164), the first a pleasing strike, about extremely fine, the second crimped and flattened, fine, both scarce (2)

Provenance

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

i) A. H. Baldwin, June 1968, by private treaty

Inspired by a Rupee of Jahangir of the Agra mint.

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Estimate
£200 to £300

Starting price
£140