Small Indian gold coin in a wood and glass case, 1848.
Minted in Multan, Punjab, India, 1848.
Mounted under plain glass with a bevelled edge.
Coin is placed on a paper base which has a manuscript note written by Gen F H Smith, 'Gold Rupee coined by Mulraj / Sikh Governor of Mooltan during / the Siege. Punjab War 1848'.
Coin is small with the stylised forms of two Indian mourners surrounded by pearls and treasure, with hats on their heads.
Gen Smith was responsible for raising the 18th (Light) Dragoons (Hussars), 1858.