Lot 501

Indian Princely States, Radhanpur State, Zorawar Khan (AH 1241-1291, 1825-1874 AD), Silver 100 Falus, 11.38 gms, 27.13 mm, with the name of Queen Victoria, AD 1869, AH 1286, KM # 6, Succeeded to the throne in 1825 AD as a minor following the death of Nawab Sher Khan, with the state governed under the regency of Sardar Bibi until he assumed full powers in 1837 AD, The Silver 100 Falus is significantly rarer and more collectible than the regular Silver Rupee of Radhanpur. Struck in much smaller quantities and intended for limited circulation, surviving examples are seldom encountered. Its scarce availability, unusual denomination, and the inclusion of Queen Victoria's name make it one of the most desirable and valuable issues of the Radhanpur State coinage, very fine+, very rare.