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Auction: 26088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part II
Lot: 454

Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Parthivendra Malla (1680-1687), Mohar (3), NS 802, Obv. two intersecting squares contain the legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Pārthivendra Malla Deva, and Mahārāja Nepalendra, around surrounding triangles, the eight auspicious emblems (astamangala) are to be found in very small size, Rev. two intersecting squares much as on obverse, within the squares a vase in the centre and the legend Mahārāni Jagatmātā (the Queen, Mother of the world), 5.29g, 12h; 5.46g, 12h; 5.44g, 12h (RGV 274 the first coin; KM 198), very fine; Suki, NS 800, Obv. flowers in field and legend Śrī Jaya Pārthi-, Rev. legend continues above and below imitation Persian character, -vendra Malla Deva 800, 1.32g, 12h (RGV 277; KM 190), central hole otherwise fine and scarce; Uniface Dam (3), undated, legend Śrī Pā / rthive-, c. 0.05g (RGV 279, KM 188), fine (7)

Provenance

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

ii) B.N. Shrestha, December 1989, by private treaty

iii) P. Telco May 1967, by private treaty
M. Sakya

v-vii) Carlo Valdettaro, September 1967, by private treaty


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Estimate
£200 to £300

Starting price
£140