The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Later coinages: Moghul style, gold Panchia or Third-Mohur, Bombay [but naming Surat], 1803-24 issue, in the name of Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen regnal year 46, sikka mubarak badshah ghazi shah alam [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Shah Alam], privy mark 4A incorporating an inverted crown at right, rev. zarb surat sanah 46 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Surat in the 46th year of tranquil prosperity], 3.88g/12h (Prid. 264 [not in Sale]; Stevens 3.9; KM. 245; F 1561a). Virtually as struck with full mint bloom on a heavy flan, a magnificent example [certified and graded NGC MS 65] £900-£1,200

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

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Bt Format (Birmingham, UK) September 1989, envelope.

Owner’s ticket