Two held for trying to sell antique coin

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Press Trust of India Hyderabad
Last Updated : Apr 27 2017 | 9:42 PM IST
Two persons were nabbed here today for allegedly trying to sell an antique coin dating back to over 100 years, the police said.
The sleuths of Special Operation Team of Rachakonda Commissionerate apprehended Sanjay Pathak and K Charira Vittala Ajay Kumar from a location under Nacharam police station limits and seized the coin from their possession, they said.
"Sanjay Pathak was in possession of one antique coin which is more than 100 years old and worths lakhs of rupees in the international market. Pathak, along with Kumar, decided to sell the coin and they fixed the price at Rs 30 lakh," a release from Rachakonda Commissionerate said.
The duo were handed over to Nacharam Police along with the coin for initiating further action under Antiquities and Art Treasure Act - 1972.

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First Published: Apr 27 2017 | 9:42 PM IST

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