The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Benares Mint: Third phase, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1227h, frozen yrs 17/49 [1812-13], 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 (with barbels) and sun symbols, no differentiating or darogah marks, rev. zarb muhammadabad banaras sanah 49 julus maimanat manus [struck at Muhammadabad Benares in the 49th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 11.31g/7h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 7.137; KM. 41). Small reverse edge cut at 7 o’clock and associated striking weakness, otherwise good very fine and toned, very rare of this date [certified and graded NGC Unc Details: Test Cut] £200-£260

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

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