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Auction: 26088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part II
Lot: 520

Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1722-1769), Half-Mohar, NS 842, Obv. pentagram, sword with garland in centre, legend interspersed Śrī Śrī Jaya Ranajit Malla Deva, Rev. vase in inverted triangle, legend around Samvat 842, Vaisā Sū 15, 2.30g, 7h (RGV 566), struck off centre to obverse and with striking splits, fine, nonetheless rare coronation issue

Provenance

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

Dr Christian Edwald von Kleist, May 1993, by private treaty

Following the precedent set by Jitamitra and Bhupatindra, this coronation issue specifies the exact date of the ceremony. As might be expected for a coin issued at the beginning of the reign, fine silver was used, one specimen having been analysed as 96% fine.

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Estimate
£200 to £300

Starting price
£140