† Coins of India. Princely States. Baroda, Gold Mohur, Sayaji Rao III, VS 1946/1889 AD, obv inscription around shorter bust of Sayagi Rao III, more ornate detailing on the shoulder, rev inscription curved (straight on the other pieces of this type), scimitar and date, the wreath is longer and fuller than the other pieces in the Fore collection of this type, one year type, 6.95g (not listed in KM with date or change of design).Mint state and ve ry rare. The engraving on the bust of this one year type is finer than on the regular series.There is no evidence to suggest that this coin is a pattern but the coin was clearly struck in very limited numbers. Part of the David Fore Collection of British Indian Coins. £2000-3000
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