Lot 558
INDEVictoria (1837-1901). Rupee pattern, PROOF, 1839, Bombay. Obv. VICTORIA QUEEN. Head facing left. Rv. EAST INDIA COMPANY (date). In a two branches crown : ONE RUPEE. KM Pn14 - SW 2.8 = this lot. - Pr.181 ; Silver - 30 mm - 6 h.
Ex. Brand/Fore. Top Pop : The only one graded! NGC PF 65. An extremely rare pattern. Fleur de coin. This pattern is prepared by an Indian engraver, possibly Jewran Shamji, at the Bombay mint. Documents are lacking on this pattern which was not implemented, but which represents an important milestone in the British India coin collection.
Starting price : 150000€
