The Puddester Collection

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1761 issues, silver Eighth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 117[–]h, yr 4 [1762-3], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], sun at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 4 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 4th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 1.43g/9h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.95, this coin cited; KM. 81.1 [date not listed]). Good very fine and toned, very rare £200-£260

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

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‘Stiller’ Collection, Baldwin Auction 47 (London), 25 September 2006, lot 805, envelope.

Owner’s ticket and envelope