Murshidabad and Patna, Silver ½ Rupees (2) edge grained right, Murshidabad mint, privy mar

Murshidabad and Patna, Silver ½ Rupees (2) edge grained right, Murshidabad mint, privy mark- small dot in centre of central floral design on the second line of obverse, very fine +, Patna Mint, privy mark- small dot in centre of left most floral design on the second line of obv. Fine +, very rare. 2 coins The commoner murshidabad type half rupees were actually minted at Calcutta mint and had privy mark of small dot on the first line. These half rupees are much rarer and come from Patna, Murshidabad and Dacca mints.

Sold for ₹20,100

Auction: Auction #40 · Oswal Antiques · 2013-03-01 · Estimate: ₹ 15000 - ₹ 17000

Category: East India Company : Bengal Presidency

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