The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Northern Circars: Native style coinages, Machhlipatan, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Alamgir II (1167-73h/1754-9), 1197h, yr 2[–] [1782-3], sikka mubarak badshah ghazi alamgir [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Alamgir], rev. zarb machhlipatan sanat 2[–] julus maimanat manus [Struck at Machhlipatan in the 2[–] year of tranquil prosperity], 11.24g/6h (cf. Prid. 292 [not in Sale]; cf. Stevens 5.32-3; KM. 390 [yr 24]). Banker’s mark on obverse, some light scratches, otherwise very fine, rare
£200-£260

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

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K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 524, ticket.

Owner’s ticket