Sale: CNG 73, Lot: 1188. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 September 2006.  Sold For $410. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Independent States. Mysore. Tipu Sultan. 1782-1799. Æ Double Paisa (22.24 g, 12h). Dar al-sultan Farrukhyab Hisar mint. Dated AM 1218 (AD 1789). Elephant advancing left; banner marked with sunface; date along tail / Mint name and epithet. Henderson 385; KM 64. Fine, smooth red-brown patina, weak strike on the elephant. Exceptionally nice for this type.