Fort William Ticket, Copper, 4.67 g, bale mark on obv, numeral 2 on rev; Pridmore lists su

Fort William Ticket, Copper, 4.67 g, bale mark on obv, numeral 2 on rev; Pridmore lists such Tickets with numerals 1 and 6 and mentions 3 but 2 is not listed anywhere. Present coin is in wonderful condition, Exceedingly Rare, Great opportunity for Presidency coin Collectors These Base Metal Tickets were Authorized to be struck at Calcutta Mint in year 1757, they were introduced to super cede the cowry shell as a means of payment to the collies employed in building the fortification of Fort William, The full Range of Denomination is not known but probably 1 Anna, 6 Pice or ½ Anna, 3 Pice or ¼ A

Sold for ₹80,000

Auction: Auction #19 · Oswal Antiques · 2010-12-17 · Estimate: ₹ 75000 - ₹ 80000

Category: East India Company : Bengal Presidency

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