The Lissner Collection, Lot: 488. Estimate $750. Sold for $2400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Independent States. Sikh Empire. Second Anglo-Sikh War. 1848-1849. AV Rupee (9mm, 0.54 g, 6h). Siege issue. Multan mint. Struck under rebel leader Diwan Mulraj. Dated VS 1905 (AD 1848/9). Herrli 11.09.04; Goron & Wiggins, p. 11; KM 87. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63. Choice uncirculated. An impressively detailed siege issue from a pivotal point in Indian history.