Details
LOT 3015
World Coins - East India Company - Victoria - AR Quarter Rupee Dated 1840 A.D.
Obv: head of Queen Victoria facing left, divided legend: VICTORIA QUEEN. Rev: value within wreath, legend and date below outside wreath, toothed rim: EAST INDIA COMPANY 1/4 RUPEE. Fine.(2.80 grams, 19 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Kent lady collector.
Literature
KM# 454.
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LOT 3015
World Coins - East India Company - Victoria - AR Quarter Rupee
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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