The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), intermediate style, 1183h, yr 11 [August 1769-April 1770], 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], rev. zarb azimabad sanah 11 julus maimanat manus [struck at Azimabad in the 11th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], flower at right, 11.33g/2h (Prid. 134 [not in Sale]; Stevens 5.28; KM. 20). Punchmarked on edge, fine, very rare [certified and graded NGC VF Details: Shroff Marked Edge] £240-£300

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

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