The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Later coinages: Moghul style, silver Rupee, Bombay [but naming Surat], 1825-31 issue, in the name of Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen regnal year 46, sikka mubarak badshah ghazi shah alam [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Shah Alam], privy mark 9 incorporating an inverted crown at left, rev. zarb surat sanah 46 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Surat in the 46th year of tranquil prosperity], 11.62g/7h (Prid. 280 [not in Sale]; Stevens 3.19; KM. 218.3). Good very fine, light grey tone, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC AU 53] £300-£400

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

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A Collection of Coins relating to the East India Company, Spink Auction 166 (London), 12 November 2003, lot 209.

Owner’s ticket and envelope