Domains of the Angre Chiefs of Colaba, Anonymous Silver Rupee, 11.15g, with letter “Shri”

Domains of the Angre Chiefs of Colaba, Anonymous Silver Rupee, 11.15g, with letter “Shri” in both sides, struck at Alibaug (M&W# T2). Very fine, exceedingly rare. One of the rarest varieties of Maratha coins, the 'Shri' rupee of Alibaug circulated in the territory of the Angrey family, on the Konkan coast south of Mumbai. The Angreys were the hereditary admirals of the Maratha navy, until it was scuttled owing to a feud with the Peshwas. The coin is referred to in the Bombay Gazetteer as the 'Janjira-Colaba' or 'New Alibaug' rupee. The person responsible for its issue was Vinayak Parshuram Biw

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Auction: Auction #110 · Oswal Antiques · 2025-12-20 · Estimate: ₹ 700000 - ₹ 800000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Marathas

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