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INDIA, Republic, Pattern 2 Rupees, 1982, Pan-Asian Games, by the Birmingham Mint, in cupro-nickel, lions on pedestal, exp. coin between two horizontal lines at centre, rev. sun above logo, security edge, 8.06g/12h (KM. –; cf. DNW 127, 2744). Brilliant mint state, exceptionally rare; only three others traced by the cataloguer in commerce
£500-600

Provenance: DNW Auction 130, 13 May 2015, lot 1330