Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

India, EIC, Madras Presidency, Ashrafi, undated [1819], Madras, 11.67g/12h (Stevens 4.4; Prid. 241; F 1587). Slightly waterworn and some minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine £700-£900

Provenance: From the wreck of the Fame

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