Lot 340

Indian Princely States, Patiala State, Rajinder Singh (AH 1933-1957, 1876-1900 AD), Silver Nazarana Rupee, 11.85 gms, 22.40 mm, Sarhind Mint, Gobindshahi couplet, dagger (katar) in the middle line and Stephen’s cross below on obv. The other specimens sold is from the important William F. Spengler Collection. Sold in 2014 for $4,200 in USA, It was believed to be unique at the time, another Similar specimen sold in an indian auction for 110000 Hammer Price in 2020, Herrli lists a nazarana rupee with the Durrani text instead of the Gobindshahi couplet (Y-6a) and the Gobindshahi rupee for an earlier rule Narindar Singh (1845-1862) and for a later ruler Bhupindar Singh (1900-1937) and specifies that none were observed for Rajindar Singh, this seems to be the best specimen offered so far in any auction, missing in all major collections, very collectible, Unpublished, minor test cut on the rev, over all extra fine+,  extremely rare.