BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR ¼ rupee, 1911 (c), KM-517, Prid-440, S&W 8.136, so-called "pig"-style elephant, one-year type, nice multicolored tone, PCGS graded MS63, R. On the coin, the King appeared wearing the chain of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. Because of poor engraving, the elephant looked very much like a pig. The Muslim population was enraged and the image had to be quickly redesigned.
Estimate: USD 1200 - 1500
Price realized | 1'300 USD |
Starting price | 950 USD |
Estimate | 1'200 USD |