The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Half-Rupee in the name of Muhammad Shah (1131-61h/1719-48), Mumbai, no dates on flan [most likely 1145-61h (1733-48)], sikka mubarak badshah ghazi muhammad shah [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Muhammad Shah], rev. zarb munbai sanah [––] julus maimanat manus [Struck at Bombay in the [––] year of tranquil prosperity], differentiating mark 8, 5.76g/6h (Prid. 58ff [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.60ff; KM. 162). Small flan but full weight, very fine and toned, very rare £120-£150

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

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