Lot 2151

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

Description

Bengal Presidency, New Calcutta Mint, 1830-1833 fourth milled issue, Perpetual 19 san sicca series, Standard Silver Currency, in the name of Shah Alam II (A.H. 1173-1221, A.D. 1759-1806), silver rupees, half and quarter rupees, regnal year 19 (fixed), all with privy mark for New Calcutta mint of crescent, and all with plain edges, (Pr. 177, 180, 183, KM.115-117). Extremely fine, all lightly toned, quarter rupee with blue and gold tone. (3)

Ex B.A. Seaby, January 1970 for quarter rupee, others from Glendining's 1964 and all from Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 48 (lot 2134).

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$60

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