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Auction: 26088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part II
Lot: 465

Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (1st reign, 1735-1746), Ani, undated, Obv. sword with wreath, legend 'Sri Ja / ya Pra-, Rev. lion facing left, legend above kasa, 0.72g, 12h (RGV 334 this coin), crimped and with softness to tops of devices, fine, nonetheless rare

Provenance

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

Dr Vernon, October 1973 [with Rhodes' ticket annotated 'unrecorded. Not in BNS, CVR, BM etc Ext. R.']

This Ani probably belongs to the first reign of Jaya Prakash because the design is similar to that of the minor denominations of the earlier rulers. During his second reign, rather more original designs were chosen.


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Estimate
£100 to £150

Starting price
£70