Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Jitamitra Malla (1663-1696), Imitation Mohar

epal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Jitamitra Malla (1663-1696), Imitation Mohar, NS 783, Obv. sword with garland on stand within inverted triangle, legend Śrī Śrī Sumati Jaya Jitāmitra Malla, Rev. trident in central circle, in eight attached petals Sam 783 Chaitra Su 9, 5.26g, 12h (Forgery of RGV 523, illustrated in Rhodes et al. (1987) as RGV M7 on plate 50 this coin), once lightly mounted, very fine; Uniface Dam, undated, sword in centre and legend on either side, Śrī Śrī/Jitā (RGV 531 this coin), good fine, rare (2) Provenance The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Two i) One of the few Malla coins which gives an exact date which may refer to the day of Jitamitra’s coronation (or rather it indicates the date when he was installed as heir apparent). The above coin is one of a few very skilful imitations that may have been produced in Nepal in the late 1960s. The genuine coin was first published by Carlo Valdettaro (1967). It was part of his Nepal coin collection that he bequeathed to the British Museum. ii) B.N. Shrestha, September 1978, by private treaty Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimación:€235.95

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