The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupees (3), in the name of Muhammad Shah (1131-61h/1719-48), Mumbai, 115[5]h, yr 25 [1743] (2), sikka mubarak badshah ghazi muhammad shah 115[5] [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Muhammad Shah 115[5], revs. zarb munbai sanah 25 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Bombay in the 25th year of tranquil prosperity], differentiating mark 8, 11.55g/4h, 11.55g/2h (Prid. 53 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.48; KM. 163); similar, 1156h, yr 26 [1743-4], differentiating mark 8, 11.50g/3h (Prid. 54 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.49, this coin cited; KM. 163) [3]. First very fine, others fine to very fine but with test marks, last rare £80-£100

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

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Second bt R.C. Senior (Glastonbury, UK).

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