Sale: Triton XII, Lot: 1001. Estimate $4000.  Closing Date: Monday, 5 January 2009.  Sold For $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Colonial. British India. Edward VII. 1901-1910. AR Pattern Rupee. Restrike mule. Calcutta mint. Dated 1901. Crowned bust right / E • R • I • above Bengal tiger standing left; all within ornamented circle; crown above, floral ornament below; value and date in legend. Pridmore 1049/1046 (obv./rev.); otherwise unpublished. In NGC slab graded PR 66, beautifully toned. Extremely rare.