Lot 922
INDIA, Colonial. British India. Bengal Presidency. 1651-1835. Proof AR Rupee Pattern denomination set. Benares mint. Dually dated AH 1229 and RY 17/49 (Struck 1815). All NGC graded.
Proof Rupee Denomination Set
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$9,000
Est.
$4,000
Starting Bid: $2,400
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Triton XXVIII
Live bidding began Jan 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
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INDIA, Colonial. British India. Bengal Presidency. 1651-1835. Proof AR Rupee Pattern denomination set. Benares mint. Dually dated AH 1229 and RY 17/49 (Struck 1815). All coins: Persian couplet citing Shah 'Alam II; fish (with barbels) and sun symbols, no differentiating marks / Mint and RY date formula; flower symbol. Edge: \\\\\. Includes the following:

1) Proof AR Rupee Pattern (27mm, 11.34 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.142; Pridmore 291; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-013, graded PF 65.

2) Unfinished Proof AR Half Rupee Pattern (21.5mm, 5.67 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.143; Pridmore 292; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-014, graded PF 64.

3) Unfinished Proof AR Quarter Rupee Pattern (21.5mm, 2.83 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.144; Pridmore 293; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-015, graded PF 65. All NGC graded.

From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Stack’s (22 October 1985), lot 1650.


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session Four – Lot 830–1154 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 15 January 2025 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.


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