Silver Rupee, 11.35g, Pseudo Mint name Arkat but may struck some were in South Maharashtra

Silver Rupee, 11.35g, Pseudo Mint name Arkat but may struck some were in South Maharashtra / North Karnataka region, in the name of Shah Alam II, Trident as a mint mark (Not listed in Wiggins). Very fine, extremely rare. Rupees of this type were attributed to Danish India"- Tranquebar on the basis of the AH/RY combination by Uno Jensen. However, their find-spots are invariably located in the South Maharashtra / North Karnataka region, where the 'Arcot' rupees had been popular as standard currency and even inspired issues of Maratha mints such as Dharwad. There is a good chance that these coins

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Auction: Auction #102 · Oswal Antiques · 2024-05-05 · Estimate: ₹ 4000 - ₹ 5000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Marathas

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