Details
LOT 2724
World Tokens - India - Temple Tokens [2] Circa 19th century A.D.
Silver, Calcutta area? Obv: Durbar scene with two figures seated below canopy and two attendants. Rev: Rama and Lakshmana standing. Copper. Obv: figure leaping towards mountain with sun above and waves below. Rev: HALF / ANNA / 1808 in three lines within wreath with EAST INDIA COMPANY legend. Good fine and very fine.(12.29, 11.91 grams.). [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired Kleefords Auctions.
Property of a Kent gentleman.
Literature
See Mitchiner, India Tokens, 1998, pp.98-100, for similar examples; see pp.74-76, for similar IEC tokens of different design.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Tokens - English Boy Bishop and Other Lead Token Group [4] Circa 14th-16th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Group comprising: various lead issues including a large flan Boy Bishop 'Groat' depicting St. Nicholas, and a pierced large flan token with cross and pellets; various issues and types. 29.03 grams total.
Fine to good fine.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman. -
World Tokens - India - Temple Tokens [2] Circa 19th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Silver, Calcutta area? Obv: Durbar scene with two figures seated below canopy and two attendants. Rev: Rama and Lakshmana standing. Copper. Obv: figure leaping towards mountain with sun above and waves below. Rev: HALF / ANNA / 1808 in three lines within wreath with EAST INDIA COMPANY legend. 12.29, 11.91 grams.
Good fine and very fine.
Acquired Kleefords Auctions. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Tokens - English Jetton and Token Group [6] 13th-17th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Group comprising: English jettons including those struck during the reigns of Edward I, Edward II, Edward III and Richard II, plus a 17th century Token; various issues and types. 11.55 grams total.
Fair to good very fine.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
![World Tokens - India - Temple Tokens [2] World Tokens - India - Temple Tokens [2]](https://timelineauctions.com/page/show_image.php?filename=../upload/images/items/203681(1).jpg&width=0&height=110&crop=0&heightc=110&widthc=110)