The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupees (2), in the name of Muhammad Shah (1131-61h/1719-48), Mumbai, 11[35]h, yr 5 [1723-4], sikka mubarak badshah ghazi muhammad shah 11[35] [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Muhammad Shah 11[35], rev. zarb munbai sanah 5 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Bombay in the 5th year of tranquil prosperity], differentiating mark 3, 11.50g/8h (Prid. 37 [Sale, lot 452]; Stevens 2.21; KM. 163); similar, 113[7]h, yr 7 [1725-6], differentiating mark 5, 11.48g/9h (Prid. 40 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.26; KM. 163) [2]. First with test mark on reverse and second with test mark on obverse, otherwise very fine, rare £100-£150

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

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Second Baldwin/Ma/Gillio/Monetarium Auction 36 (Singapore), 6 March 2003, lot 471 (part).

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