Shivaji Rao Holkar, Silver Machine-struck circulated Pattern Rupee, 11.65g, VS 1943, Obv:

Shivaji Rao Holkar, Silver Machine-struck circulated Pattern Rupee, 11.65g, VS 1943, Obv: Sun face in centre, Devanagari legend “Shrimant Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar Sarkar Indore” around, Rev: Denomination and date in Devanagari within a floral border. About extremely fine, exceedingly rare. In late 19th century, a few Indian princely states experimented with mechanizing their mints, owing to the constant pressure from the British government to curtail their minting activities, as they produced ‘inferior’ hand-struck coins. Indore experimented extensively with mechanised coin production in 18

Sold for ₹10,00,000

Auction: Auction #107 · Oswal Antiques · 2025-04-27 · Estimate: ₹ 1000000 - ₹ 1500000

Category: Princely States : Indore

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