The Nicholas Rhodes Collection: Coins of North East India (Part 2)。Assam, Lakshmi Simha (1770-80), octagonal Rupee, 11.33g, Sk. 1700 over 1699, type and legend as previous lot but rare date (RB. Q33.1 (plate coin); KM. 182), very fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.。The Rupees of the last years of Lakshmi Simha?s reign are surprisingly rare, especially those of Sk. 1701 (see next lot). When writing their book, RB had not come across any rupee dated Sk. 1702, although Quarter-Rupees of that date are quite common.
