Token, brass (2), Malabar coast, Bombay, Mangalore, R. Dawson & Co., Obv: Frontiersman sta

Token, brass (2), Malabar coast, Bombay, Mangalore, R. Dawson & Co., Obv: Frontiersman standing with rifle and axe, within wreath, (Pr# 339), minor obverse staining, Rev: undated, name. Very fine, very rare. F. Pridmore in ‘The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Part 4, Volume 1’. Has illustrated the larger token (No. 339. Page 179). He has, however, not elaborated the token but has made reference that in the Malabar Coast quote:-“Factories were on the western coast in the 17th century but the supply of specially minted or individually marked coins for local use,” unquote. (page 139

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Auction: Auction #41 · Oswal Antiques · 2013-04-20 · Estimate: ₹ 12000 - ₹ 15000

Category: Token and Badges

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