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Auction: 22120 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 16: Indian and Islamic Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 347

Sikh Empire, Ranjit Singh (VS 1856-96; 1799-1839), Gobindshahi Rupee, Amritsar, fixed year VS 1884 / 95 (Herrli 01.21.04; Gurprit Singh 01.81.01; KM 21.2), on a broad flan, three distinct shroff marks on edge, uncirculated, gem, rarely found in this condition

A double offering of Rupees of this date and type sold at Spink auction 21117, for £700 (January 2021, lot 4346).
This is the first year of striking for the later Gobindshahi series of Rupees. On this series the honorific Jiyo was removed from the mint name, and it appears as Sri Amritsar.

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Sold for
£200

Starting price
£200