366, Lot: 171. Estimate $300. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PRINCELY STATES, Bikanir. General Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh. VS 1944-1999 / AD 1887-1943. Proof Restrike AV Half Mohur (20mm, 4.38 g, 12h). Commemorating the Fiftieth Anniversary of Reign. Bikanir mint. Dated VS
1994 (AD 1937). Facing bust in military attire, and wearing jeweled turban / Value in Devanagari and VS date; symbols of office in medallions around. KM (X) M2; cf. Friedberg 1056 (for original strike). Proof, toned, light handling marks.
From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.