Baroda VS 1959 1/6 mohur
This specimen was lot 29869 in Heritage sale 3037 (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $1,821.25. The catalog description[1] noted, "Baroda. Sayaji Rao III gold 1/6 Mohur VS1959 (1902) MS65 NGC, Baroda mint. Small in stature but striking in appearance, this handsome specimen displays aged, golden surfaces that are clear of any discernible imperfections, save for a few charming die breaks. The devices are fully-rendered and the intricate detail upon the bust is sharp, despite being struck with rusty dies. Currently the finest-known certified example of this date, scar[c]e as such." The SCWC also lists a one-third and a one mohur, both rare.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.04-1.18 g, gold.
Catalog reference: KM-Y37.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3037, featuring the Empire, the Santa Catarina, the Law and the Santa Maria Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.
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