Afzalabad mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH xxx7/RY 15, nearly complete

Afzalabad mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH xxx7/RY 15, nearly complete mint name at top on rev. About Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare. Afzalabad is a completely new mint to have come to light. The mint-name may be identified with the town presently known as Afzalgarh, located in Dist. Bijnor, UP. Afzalgarh was founded by Afzal Khan, a close relative (cousin or nephew) of Najib ud-Daula or Najib Khan Rohilla, the supremo at Delhi during 1761-1770. The date on the coin suggests it was struck during or shortly after the war between the Rohillas and the Nawab of Awadh (aided by

Sold for ₹62,000

Auction: Auction #37 · Oswal Antiques · 2012-10-13 · Estimate: ₹ 50000 - ₹ 55000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Rohilas

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