The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Benares Mint: Second phase, silver Eighth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 122[–]h, yrs 17/49 [1806-10], 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], fish (without barbels) and sun symbols, differentiating or darogah mark N, rev. zarb muhammadabad banaras sanah 49 julus maimanat manus [struck at Muhammadabad Benares in the 49th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 1.41g/10h (Prid. 283 [Sale, lot 642]; Stevens 7.133, this coin cited; KM. 33 [date not listed]). Extremely fine and toned, very rare [certified and graded NGC MS 64] £300-£400

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 605, ticket.

Owner’s ticket