Nepal SE1737 mohar

Sincona sale 83, lot 3259

This specimen was lot 3259 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 40 CHF (about US$54 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "NEPAL, Girvan Yuddha Vikrama, 1720-1738 SE (1799-1816 AD). Mohar 1737 SE (1815 AD), Vorzüglich (Extremely fine)." This type was struck for Girvan Yuddha Vikrama during SE 1721-1738. It, like most dates, receives no premium and has a very low value in the SCWC.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.6 g, silver, this specimen 5.63 g.

Catalog reference: KM 529.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

Link to:

• SE1724 (1802) mohar, gold
• SE1730 (1808) ¼ mohar, gold
• SE1745 (1823) mohar, silver
• Coins and currency dated 1815