Gulshanabad- Nashik, Copper Paisa, 17.67g, in the name of Shah Alam II, Battle axe as a mi

Gulshanabad- Nashik, Copper Paisa, 17.67g, in the name of Shah Alam II, Battle axe as a mint mark (Unlisted in Maheshwari & Wiggins). Complete mint name on reverse. Very fine for type, extremely rare. The mint charter given in 1765 to the contractor to run the mint at Nasik (Gulshanabad) does not make a mention of any copper coins being produced there. On this coin, the mint-name 'Gulshanabad' is almost fully visible, with the mark of a battle-axe placed within the 'N' of 'Gulshan'. Similar symbol is also seen on some silver rupees of this mint. This is rare Maratha coin, only a couple of othe

Sold for ₹80,000

Auction: Auction #62 · Oswal Antiques · 2016-09-24 · Estimate: ₹ 20000 - ₹ 25000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Marathas

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