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Auction: 22120 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 16: Indian and Islamic Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 301

Independent States, Mysore, Tipu Sultan (1783-99), Double-Rupee (Haidari), Patan (Seringapatam), AH1199, ry.3 (1787) (Henderson 43; KM 127), 2-Rupee, AH1199 / 3 (1787) (KM 127), graded by PGCS AU55 (246607.55 / 39861194), a rare and desirable coin

Tipu named his double-rupees 'Haidari.' Although its literal meaning is 'lion' this was also the name of the fourth Caliph and first Iman Ali, and also that of Tipu's father, Haidar Ali.

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Sold for
£3,200

Starting price
£3000