Full Description:
Sikh Empire, Ranjit Singh (VS 1856-1896 /1799-1839AD), Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, VS 1878 (1821 AD), "Nanak Shahi" Couplet, Obv: Persian legend "Sikka zad bar har do Alam Fazle Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast" with 28 pointed Aarsi like symbol, Rev: Persian legend "zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo" with Vikram Samvat year 1878 at the top, "Takht Akal Bakht" with lion face like symbol above "Takht" & "St. Stephen's Cross" below a leaf, 10.85g, 23.27mm, (Gurprit # 01.45.03), no test mark, choice extremely fine.
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