India 1878(b) 10 rupees
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This specimen was lot 42362 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $7,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA. 10 Rupees Restrike, 1878-(B). Bombay Mint. Victoria. NGC PROOF-62 Cameo. A sharply distinguished 10 Rupees, with deep cameo contrast between device and field and only the most limited instances of actual handling. As such an impressive example, we foresee no shortage of active participants for the present offering." The restrikes are slightly more available than the proof originals. None were issued for circulation.
Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.
Specification: 7.77 g, 0.917 fine gold, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: Fr-1606; KM-495; S&W-6.20; Prid-34.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Stevens, Paul, and Randy Weir, The Uniform Coinage of India, 1835 to 1947, A Catalogue and Pricelist, London, Spink & Son Ltd, 2012.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Emilio M. Ortiz Collection, The Richard Margolis Collection and The Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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