Lot 2116

Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Bombay Presidency, machine struck issue, Mumbai Mint type, but struck at Calcutta 1810-1813 for the Malabar Coast, in the name of Alamgir II (A.H. 1167-1173, A.D. 1754-1759), no regnal year, with complete impression of die on round flan, crescent silver rupee, plain edge, mintmark of inverted crescent on reverse, (Pr. 294, KM.224, BMC 79). Extremely fine and rare, with attractive touches of red tone around letters.

Ex E. Wodak Collection and Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 48 (lot 2116).

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$175

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