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BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR rupee, 1911(c)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:420.00 - 480.00 USD
BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR rupee, 1911(c)
SOLD
520.00USD+ (101.40) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2014 Sep 19 @ 15:15UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR rupee, 1911(c), KM-523, so called "pig" rupee, NGC graded MS65.

The 1911 accession to the throne of Emperor George V led to the famous "pig rupee". 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. This is an exceptional example!