Patiala VS (19)94 2/3 mohur Fr-1092

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Sincona sale 77, lot 2538
Patiala in 1942, as one of the Punjab states

This specimen was lot 2538 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 4,125 CHF (about US$5,007 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"INDIA | Princely States | Patiala. Yadvindar Singh, 1994-2005 VS (1937-1948). 2/3 Mohur (19)94 VS (1937). In the name of Ahmad Shah Durrani. Bayoneted rifle on reverse. Selten. NGC MS67. Prachtexemplar. (India, princely states, Patiala, Yadvindar Singh, VS 1994-2005, two-thirds mohur of VS 1994. Rare, Cabinet piece.)"

The state was annexed by Britain in 1845 but stayed loyal during the Mutiny.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 7 g, gold, this specimen 7.45 g.

Catalog reference: KM 31, Fr-1092.

Source:

  • 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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022..

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