Itimad ud-Daula Mir Qasim, Silver Rupee, 11.46g, Munger (Monghyr / Mongeer) Mint, in the n

Itimad ud-Daula Mir Qasim, Silver Rupee, 11.46g, Munger (Monghyr / Mongeer) Mint, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1176/ RY 4, Sun mark on obverse, resembling closely to the Nawab’s issues from Murshidabad mint and subsequently copied on the coins of East India Company. Complete AH year, Mint name on bottom of reverse. Extremely fine, exceedingly rare. In 1761 the Nawab of Bengal, Mir Qasim, moved his capital from Murshidabad to Monghyr. Monghyr was noted for its fine situation and pure air and gained a reputation as a health resort. He built a palace, reorganised his army along European lines

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Auction: Auction #101 · Oswal Antiques · 2023-12-23 · Estimate: ₹ 350000 - ₹ 400000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Nawabs of Bengal

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