The New York Sale 2026 Ancient & World

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1576 Edward VII (1901-1910). Silver Proof Restrike Rupee, 1903. Bombay . Bare head right. Reverse: Value in English and Persia with spray, crown above (KM 508) In NGC holder graded PL 64. Attractive blue and violet hues.

$2,000

NGC Certification Number 3075876-002

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1577 Victoria. East India Company. Special Award Medal in Gold for the Defense of Kelat-i-Ghilzie 1842. By William Wyon. 31.82 gm. XRF analysis confirmed as 14K. Shield within wreath, mural crown above. Reverse: Trophy of arms on top of a plaque inscribed INVICTA MDCCCXLII. Extremely rare. Set in silver bezel frame. During the First Anglo-Afghan War, the only British forces left in Afghanistan after the massacre of General Elphinstone’s army during the 1842 retreat from Kabul, were at Jalalabad and Kelat-i-Ghilzie. Situated between Kabul and Qandahar, the fort of Kelat-i-Ghilzie withstood a four-month siege from February to May 1842 until relieved by Sir William Nott on the 26th of May. The silver medal, authorized by the East India Company, was awarded to the garrison commanded by Capt. John Halket Craigie consisting of 55 European and 877 Indian troops. The Extremely rare type in gold was likely issued as a special presentation or as a commemorative

$3,000

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