The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Introduction of Steam, gold Mohur in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen year 1202h and regnal yr 19 [1831-5], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], no pellet privy mark, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], crescent mint-mark at top left, edge grained left, 12.38g/12h (Prid. 84 var. [not in Sale]; Stevens 9.4, this coin cited; KM. 114; F 1543a). Good extremely fine with mint bloom, attractive and very rare [certified and graded NGC MS 64]
£1,500-£1,800

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

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Baldwin/Monetarium/Gillio/Ma Auction 30 (Singapore), 23 March 2000, lot 559.

Owner’s ticket and envelope