Coins, Historical Medals and Numismatic Books

India, E.I.C., Madras Presidency, Ashrafi, undated [1819], Madras, 11.66g/12h (Stevens 4.4; Prid. 241). Slightly waterworn and some minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine £600-£800

Provenance: From the wreck of the Fame.

The East Indiaman Fame was wrecked off Sea Point, Table Bay, in June 1822