East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of James II (1096-1100h/1685-8), Mumbai, yr uncertain, sikka zad daura n-i-janishin-i-king jems di sekun [Coin of the governor-general of king James the second], rev. zarb m[umba[i sanah [––] angrez shahi [Struck at Mumbai in [––] of English rule], 2.82g/4h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 1.24; KM. –). About extremely fine and partially toned, of the highest rarity, only one other known in far inferior condition £5,000-£8,000

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

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Bt in New York July 2005.

Owner’s ticket and envelope