ASSAM: LOT of 13 silver coins, issues of Lakshmi Simha (1769-80), "country-made" silver 1/8 rupees (5), undated, with the usual hara Gauri legends, but lighter in weight than the official coins and often with more crudely engraved legends; and silver 1/16 rupees (8), similar, with underweight flans, average quality examples, retail value $200, lot of 13 coins, ex Nicholas Rhodes Collection. These "country-made" coins appear to be contemporary imitations of the official coins. They are usually lighter in weight than the official coins and their engraving varies quite a lot. They are often found in hoards alongside the officially made coins. Such coins of Lakshmi Simha are illustrated and described on pages 119-120 of RB (# 35-36). This lot includes the plate coins for both items 35 and 36, the first with a legend arrangement not found on genuine coins.
Estimate: USD 100 - 200