Sikh-Related

290, Lot: 488. Estimate $500.

INDIA, Independent States. Sikh (Misls). temp. Lahina Singh, Sobha Singh, and Gujjar Singh Bhangi. VS 1822-1856 /AD 1765-1799. CU Paisa Token (27mm, 8.68 g, 12h). Milled issue. Uncertain mint. Dated VS 1830 (AD 1773). Partial, linear Herrli Nanakshahi couplet V rearranged between two bars; Shah Nanak changed to Baba Nanak / Partial, linear mint and date formula; pipal leaf to lower right. Herrli 04.20.11 and p. 111; KM Pn1. EF, brown patina, numerous light die breaks, typical of issue. Rare.

Based on the execution of this type, Herrli considered this issue to be a pseudo-Sikh token, struck at an unknown mint in North India in the second half of the 19th century. Arguing against this conclusion is the machine-style manufacture. Such a type of strike would have been produced at the time in India only at the government mints of Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras. It is also possible that this was produced at a European mint.

Current Status

290, Lot: 488.
Closing Date And Time: Nov 07, 2012 at 12:42:40 PM ET.
Current Date And Time: Apr 25, 2024 at 12:24:24 PM ET.
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