Lot 2102

Description

Bombay Presidency, Indian Design, Surat mint, 1800-1815, in the name of Shah Alam II (A.H.1173-1221, A.D. 1759-1806), gold mohur, (11.56 grams), with frozen Regnal Year 4[6], privy mark No.1 (3 lozenges 1 over 2), dumpy flan, early issue, without A.H. date, (Pr. 250, KM.214, BMC 87-89). Extremely fine, rare.

The E.I.C. took over the Surat mint in November 1800, so Regnal Year 46, which began 29th July 1803 is an error (See Pridmore pp.126-7), though this was a standard type for both gold and silver issues at Surat and Bombay.