Bengal Presidency? Maratha ?, Katak, Silver Rupee, 11.46g, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY

Bengal Presidency? Maratha ?, Katak, Silver Rupee, 11.46g, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 22, complete Mint name on bottom of reverse. Extremely fine+, extremely rare. Similar rupees were listed by P.P. Kulkarni ('Coinage of the Bhonsla Rajas of Nagpur', p. 135, Type 19). The calligraphy of the coins bears a striking similarity to the East India Company's coins of Murshidabad / Calcutta mints. It is not certain who was behind their issue; if the mint-name is 'real', the Bhonslas remain the best contenders but if it is a pseudo-mint name, i.e. the coins are struck at a place further North into

Sold for ₹43,000

Auction: Auction #105 · Oswal Antiques · 2024-12-28 · Estimate: ₹ 40000 - ₹ 50000

Category: East India Company : Bengal Presidency

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