Hafiz Rahmat Khan (deputing for Sa'adullah Khan), Silver Rupee, 11.08g, Muradabad Mint, in

Hafiz Rahmat Khan (deputing for Sa'adullah Khan), Silver Rupee, 11.08g, Muradabad Mint, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 14, English letter 'W' on obverse. Very fine+, very rare. In the second line of obverse legend, there is a curious distinguishing mark which resembles English letter 'W'. The coin is struck towards the end of the Rohilla rule. Two years later, the Rohillas were defeated by a combined army of Awadh and the British, and Muradabad was ceded to Awadh.

Sold for ₹24,000

Auction: Auction #62 · Oswal Antiques · 2016-09-24 · Estimate: ₹ 8000 - ₹ 10000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Rohilkhand

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