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BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR 1/4 rupee, 1911(c), PCGS MS65

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Colonial Start Price:1,400.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR 1/4 rupee, 1911(c), PCGS MS65
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2,800.00USD+ buyer's premium (560.00)
This item SOLD at 2024 Jun 13 @ 19:14UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR 1/4 rupee, 1911(c), KM-517, S&W-8.136, so-called "pig"-style elephant, one-year type, an exquisite example with choice luster and light toning, tied for top pop at PCGS (2/0), PCGS graded MS65. The 1911 accession to the throne of Emperor George V led to the famous "pig" type coinage. On the coin, the King appeared wearing the chain of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. But 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.