Indo-Portuguese, Goa, D Maria II (1834-1853 AD), Silver ½ Pardao (150 Reis), 1846, With Strike Through Error, Obv: bust of Queen to left around lettering MARIA II PORTUG ET ALGARB REGINA 1846, Rev: value & initial letter ‘P’ within a spray, 2.75g, 17.73mm, (KM # 271 /Gomes # 17.03), about very fine, Very Rare.
Note: An unusual strike-through error is present, clearly visible on the chin area of the portrait, adding to the interest and rarity of this issue. Offered publicly for the first time.
Indo-Portuguese, Goa, D Maria II (1834-1853 AD), Silver ½ Pardao (150 Reis), Over Date: 1846 over 1845 (1846/5), Obv: bust of Queen to left around lettering MARIA II PORTUG ET ALGARB REGINA 1846, Rev: value & initial letter ‘P’ within a spray, 2.75g, 17.73mm, (KM # 271 /Gomes # 17.03), about very fine, Extremely Rare.
Note: An extremely rare Half Pardao (150 Reis) of D. Maria II, featuring the date 1846 struck over 1845, with clear undertype traces visible beneath the final digit. This intriguing overdate variety appears to be hitherto unrecorded for the D. Maria II series.
A significant and highly collectible numismatic discovery. Not previously offered by us.
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Wrong Image,
1841, Victoria Queen, Gold Mohur, Divided Legend, Calcutta Mint, .W.W incused on truncation, Obv: Victoria Queen’s portrait facing left, Rev: lion & palm tree, small legends & small date numerals, numeral ‘4’ without serif, (variant of PR # 22/SW # 3.7), 11gm, 25.66mm, nice quality, luster, strong features, XF-AU, Very Rare.
Image Corrected,
1841, Victoria Queen, Gold Mohur, Divided Legend, Calcutta Mint, .W.W incused on truncation, Obv: Victoria Queen's portrait facing left, Rev: lion & palm tree, numeral '4' without serif, (PR # 22/SW # 3.7), 11.6gm, 25.78mm, nice toning & quality, strong features, some scratches, about extremely fine, Very Rare.
