The Puddester Collection

East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupees (2) in the name of Ahmad Shah (1161-7h/1748-54), Mumbai, yr 3 [1750-1], sikka mubarak badshah ghazi ahmad shah [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Ahmad Shah the valiant], rev. zarb munbai sanah 3 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Bombay in the 3rd year of tranquil prosperity], 11.54g/10h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.70, this coin cited; KM. 168); similar, yr 4 [1751-2], 11.57g/6h (Prid. 65; Stevens 2.71; KM. 168) [2]. About very fine but first with test mark on reverse, scarce £100-£150

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

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