Lot 2271

Description

Akbar (A.H. 963-1014), (A.D. 1556-1605), Baglana State, silver mahmudi (6), Muhler mint, dates of 995, [11]27, [..]6, noted, others undated, another half mahmudi, (KM.SAC 72.1 for mahmudi, KM.SAC -). Fine - good very fine. (7)

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 81 (lot 3606) This issue of small silver mahmudies (c.5.5 grams) of about half rupee weight are called `mahmudi'and circulated in Surat in the late 16th century. They bear the name of Akbar and titles and copy silver coins of Ahmadabad, but they were not products of a Mogul mint. The Rajah of Baglana struck these mahmudis at his Muhler mint for the traders at Surat, located near Bombay.