East India Company, Madras Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupee, in the name of Farrukh-Siyar (1124-31h/1713-19), Chinapatan, [112]9h, yr 6 [1717/18], sikka zad az fazl hagg bar sim wa zar badshah bahar wa bar farrukh-siyar [Struck money of gold and silver by the grace of God Emperor of sea and land Farrukh-Siyar], rev. zarb chinapatan sanat 6 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Chinapatan in the 6th year of tranquil prosperity], 11.13g/10h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.25, this coin cited; KM. E302). Punchmarks on obverse and test mark on reverse, one edge weak, otherwise fine to very fine, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC XF Details: Shroff Marked Edge] £150-£200

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