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№ 798

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9 February 2023

Hammer Price:
£460

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Farrukhabad Mint: Third phase, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen yr 45 [1820-4], sikka shah alam badshah [coin of Shah ‘Alam emperor], rosette of pellets above, rev. zarb farruckabad sanah 45 [struck at Farrukhabad in the 45th year], central dot in lower group of pellets, edge straight-grained, 2.94g/12h (Prid. 319 [Sale, lot 657]; Stevens 8.112; KM. 67). Virtually as struck with considerable mint bloom, attractively toned, very rare [certified and graded NGC MS 65] £200-£300

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 657 (part),
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