William IV, Copper, Pattern for 1828 Rupee, the famous lion waking to left and a palm tree

William IV, Copper, Pattern for 1828 Rupee, the famous lion waking to left and a palm tree in the background on obv; BOMBAY / 1828 within a star on rev. Plain edge, About UNC, Pattern, Extremely Rare. These copper patterns were prepared at the Bombay Mint for the new coins of Gold Mohurs and Silver Rupees. However, this design was never approved and such coins could not come into circulation.

Sold for ₹1,60,000

Auction: Auction #15 · Oswal Antiques · 2010-09-24 · Estimate: ₹ 100000 - ₹ 125000

Category: East India Company : Colonial Coinage

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