East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Benares Mint: First phase, silver Eighth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 11[—]h, yrs 17/24 [1782-3], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], fish and sun symbols, differentiating or darogah mark A, rev. zarb muhammadabad banaras sanah 24 julus maimanat manus [struck at Muhammadabad Benares in the 24th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 1.40g/3h (Prid. 283 [not in Sale]; Stevens 7.124, this coin cited; KM. 33). Very fine and toned, very rare [certified and graded NGC VF 35] £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Puddester Collection.

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K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 604, ticket.

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