Copper Paisa, 11.59g, Lahore Mint, in the name of Alamgir II, AH 1172/ RY 6, Obv: Farsi le

Copper Paisa, 11.59g, Lahore Mint, in the name of Alamgir II, AH 1172/ RY 6, Obv: Farsi legend Sikka Mubarak Alamgir with AH date, Rev: Farsi legend Fulus Zarb Lahore followed by a mark of Trishul and RY in lower divide (M&W# T3a). Very fine+, extremely rare.The Marathas occupied Lahore at the end of 1758, after driving away the Afghans under Timur Shah, appointed Nizam by his father Ahmad Shah Durrani. The Maratha occupation lasted for just over four months, when the sudden death of their ally Adina Beg prompted Ahmad Shah to launch his fifth invasion into the Punjab, which ultimately cul

Sold for ₹30,500

Auction: Auction #95 · Oswal Antiques · 2022-06-04 · Estimate: ₹ 15000 - ₹ 20000

Category: Independent Kingdoms : Marathas

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