INDIA:LOT of 49 temple tokens: Group one: Islamic subjects, late 19th and 20th century, about half with images of a holy mosque in Arabic, the rest derived from coins of Akbar and Sher Shah (20 pcs, a few silver, most either billon or silver-washed base metal); Group two: Copper "tokens" called quarter anna, half anna, or one anna, various obverse images, most pseudo-dated from 1617 to 1838, but struck or cast in the 1960s and later (15 pcs); and Group three: Billon or silver-washed Hindu subject tokens, 20th century issues; most are in EF condition (14 pcs); a really interesting group of varied pieces that should encourage interest in this remarkable series; retail value $700, lot of 49 pieces.
Estimate: USD 300 - 450
Price realized | 350 USD |
Starting price | 260 USD |
Estimate | 300 USD |