India, Princely States, TRAVANCORE, Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bai (ME 986-90/1811-15), gold ‘Anantaraya’ Pagoda, stylised facing figure of a deity holding a baton in each hand, two floral sprigs in lower fields, rev. granulated, 3.39g (Mears p.293, SG 9; KM B8; F 1399a). Extremely fine and most attractive, very rare [certified and graded by NGC as MS 65] £3,000-£4,000

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