East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Alamgir II (1167-73h/1754-9), Mumbai, type 1, yr 1 [1754-5], sikka mubarak badshah ghazi alamgir [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Alamgir], obv. A, vowel mark open, rev. zarb munbai sanah ahd julus maimanat manus [Struck at Bombay in the 1st year of tranquil prosperity], pellet above julus, 11.55g/3h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.79; KM. 176 [date not listed]). Very fine and very rare [certified and graded NGC XF 45] £200-£300

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 692, ticket, recté ‘Alamgir II.

Owner’s ticket and envelope