The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupee in the name of Farrukh-Siyar (1124-31h/1713-19), Mumbai, 11[29h], yr 6 [1717-18], sikka zad az fazl hagg bar sim wa zar badshah bahar wa bar farrukhsiyar 11[29] [Struck money of gold and silver by the grace of God emperor of sea and land Farrukh-Siyar 11[29], rev. zarb munbai sanah 6 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Bombay in the 6th year of tranquil prosperity], differentiating mark 3 ‘closed carrot’, 11.48g/2h (Prid. 30 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.3; KM. 158). Small shroff mark on obverse edge at 11 o’clock, otherwise good very fine on a full flan, full mint name visible, very rare £300-£400

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

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Owner’s ticket.

The Bombay Council succeeded in obtaining permission to strike Moghul-style rupees in January 1717