Patiala (1813-45) mohur Fr-1080
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This specimen was lot 72428 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice Online Auction (Santa Ana, CA, May 2017), where it sold for $1,703.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA. Patiala. Mohur, ND. Karam Singh (1813-45). NGC MS-64. Sharply struck with attractive luster." This expensive type was struck by the last independent rajah of Patiala, Karam Singh. The state was annexed by Britain in 1845 but stayed loyal during the Mutiny.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 10.5 g, gold.
Catalog reference: KM-C35; Fr-1080.
- 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.
- [1]Ponterio, Rick, et al., The May 2017 Collector's Choice Sale, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2017.
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