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Create new listOne of the earliest known Rupees of Machhlipatan struck after the recapture of the city
East India Company, Madras Presidency, Northern Circars: Native style coinages, Machhlipatan, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Alamgir II (1167-73h/1754-9), 1174h, yr 6 [1760-1], sikka mubarak badshah ghazi alamgir [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Alamgir], rev. zarb machhlipatan sanat 6 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Machhlipatan in the 6th year of tranquil prosperity], 11.28g/11h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 5.18, this coin cited; Stevens website image 539, first coin illustrated; KM. 390 [date not listed]). Extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare £700-£900
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Puddester Collection.
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Bt Format (Birmingham) September 1996, envelope.
Owner’s ticket.
At least two coins dated 1173h (year 5) are known, and one other dated 1174h (year 6)
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