The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Northern Circars: Native style coinages, Machhlipatan, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Alamgir II (1167-73h/1754-9), 12[—]h, yr 3[–] [1789-90], sikka mubarak badshah ghazi alamgir [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Alamgir], rev. zarb machhlipatan sanat 3[–] julus maimanat manus [Struck at Machhlipatan in the 3[–] year of tranquil prosperity], wide lotus flower, 2.80g/4h (cf. Prid. 300 [Sale, lot 422]; Stevens 5.52, this coin cited; KM. 388 [date not listed]). Good very fine and toned, rare [certified and graded NGC AU 50] £200-£260

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

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SNC (London) October 1980 (8607), ticket.

Owner’s ticket