F. (Frederick) Wilson Hursil, Copper One Rupee token coin of, struck during c. 1850-1880,

F. (Frederick) Wilson Hursil, Copper One Rupee token coin of, struck during c. 1850-1880, 3.95g, Obv: English legend “F WILSON HURSIL and ONE RUPEE” in small characters, Rev: chequered pattern of stars. Exceedingly rare. Fredrick Wilson, popularly known as ‘Raja Wilson’ or‘Pahari Wilson’ was a native of Wakefield, England. He is believed to have deserted from the Indian Army during the First Anglo-Afghan War (1838-39). In early1840s, he arrived in the Sivalik mountain ranges of Tehri Garhwal. His skills as a hunter enabled him to start a business of selling exotic skins and furs. He then ventu

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Auction: Auction #52 · Oswal Antiques · 2015-02-28 · Estimate: ₹ 75000 - ₹ 100000

Category: Princely States : Garhwal

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