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| British India, commemorative medal, bronze "Pondicherry Taken" medal, dated 1761, by Thomas Pingo struck in later 19th century commemorating the capture of Pondicherry, Puddester 761.1, 29.20g. Obv: Bust of George III, legend GEORGE THE THIRD around, and engraver's signature T.P.F. below. Rev: Allegorical winged 'Victory' writing the names of the generals Coote and Steevens on a tablet; palm trees and paddles flank the water of the Indus and Ganges rivers being emptied from vases, legend Total Expulsion of the French From India, Pondicherry Taken MDCCLXI. |
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Rs. 15,000-20,000
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Sold For :
Rs. 22,000
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