The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period: Princely States, ALWAR, Victoria [Mangal Singh (1874-92)], silver Rupee, type A/1, 1878, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, victoria empress, 3.75 panels in jabot, v on bodice at centre, crescent at point of shoulder, rev. Maharao Raja sawai Mangal Singh bahadur 1878 in centre, one rupee alwar state divided by sheaves of corn, edge grained, 11.64g/12h (Prid. 996 [Sale, lot 186]; Stevens website AL 253; KM. 45). Very fine, peripheral toning, scarce £50-£70

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, The Puddester Collection.

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