Triton XIX, Lot: 2474. Estimate $750. Sold for $6000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Colonial. British India. Victoria. Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837-1901; Empress of India, 1876-1901. Restrike Proof AV 5 Rupees (20mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Calcutta mint. Dated 1870. VICTORIA QUEEN; C.M in relief, crowned bust left / FIVE/RUPEES/–/INDIA/1870 in five lines; all within ornate floral border. UIC 4.18; Pridmore 40; Friedberg 1603a. EF, marks on cheek, some hairlines.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from M. Louis Teller, August 1981.