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Princely States: Orchha - Vikramajit (1776-1817), silver rupee in the name of Shah Alam II, Tehri mi

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Princely States Start Price:NA Estimated At:25,000.00 - 30,000.00 INR
Princely States: Orchha - Vikramajit (1776-1817), silver rupee in the name of Shah Alam II, Tehri mi
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Orchha - Vikramajit (1776-1817), silver rupee in the name of Shah Alam II, Tehri mint, large sun-shield (Aftabgir) and Trisul symbols on reverse, bud symbol on obverse, KM-311, 11.00g.

Extremely fine, Very rare.

Tehri became the headquarters town of the Orchha State in 1783. The name in local language means triangle, as it consisted of three hamlets forming a rough triangle. The name of Tehri was changed to 'Tikamgarh' in 1887 in honour of Lord Krishna.