Muhiyabad Poona, Gold Mohur, 11.04g, “Hali Sikka” type, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 12

Muhiyabad Poona, Gold Mohur, 11.04g, “Hali Sikka” type, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 12, Obv: Usual legend of Shah Alam II, Rev: “Julus” formula with mint-name and symbol of “10” as seen on a cobra hood (identified as ‘scissors’ in old catalogues). Very fine+, exceedingly rare. The earliest minting activity on behalf of the Peshwa is known to have been undertaken during the short and ill-fated reign of Peshwa Narayan Rao when Dullabh Set Govindji, a banker of Pune was given a license to operate a mint. The coins he produced were to be rupees and mohurs, to be known as ‘Shet shahi’ coins aft

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Auction: Auction #81 · Oswal Antiques · 2019-11-16 · Estimate: ₹ 700000 - ₹ 800000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Marathas

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