Triton XIX, Lot: 2420. Estimate $5000. Sold for $32500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Princely States. Bikanir. General Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh. VS 1944-1999 / AD 1887-1943. Restrike AV Proof Nazarana Rupee (31mm, 17.15 g, 12h). Commemorating the Fiftieth Anniversary of Reign. Bikanir mint. Dated VS 1994 (AD 1937). Turbaned facing bust, wearing miltary attire; maharajadhiraja śrī ganga miharaji bahadur in Nagari around / Large script GS; parasol above; all within wreath; border consists of double lines with circular medallions, each containing a symbol of royal authority, around; in spaces between, raja śrī bikanir ganga śahi ekar, piya; eagle above, date below. KM (X) M1a; Friedberg –. Proof, mirror fields, a few hairlines and finger prints. Very rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Baldwin’s 6 (11 October 1995), lot 717.