Lot 2136

Sale 48 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Bengal Presidency, Princeps Contract Coinage, 1780-1784, madosie or half anna, in the name of Shah Alam II (A.H.1173-1221, A.D.1759-1806), Regnal Year 22, A.H. 1195 (1780-1781), struck on a large flan, of heavy weight (16.3 grams), small stars on obverse, (Pr. 191, KM.126). About uncirculated, attractive even brown colour and rare in this condition.

Ex. Glendining's 1964.