East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Later coinages: Moghul style, gold Mohur, Bombay [but naming Surat], 1802 issue, in the name of Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen regnal year 46, sikka mubarak badshah ghazi shah alam [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Shah Alam], privy mark 3 incorporating 1802 inverted on oval panel, rev. zarb surat sanah 46 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Surat in the 46th year of tranquil prosperity], crowned leopard’s head sideways, 11.60g/6h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 3.2, this coin cited; KM. –; F 1558a). Very fine and extremely rare, only about eight specimens known [certified and graded NGC AU 55]
£5,000-£7,000

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

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Bt F. Todywalla (Bombay) 2001.

Owner’s ticket and two envelopes