Lot 2137

Description

Bengal Presidency, Princeps Contract Coinage, 1780-1784, madosie or half anna (4), 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 (2, large and small stars, the latter with large denticles on both sides), on smaller flan (1) and a brass forgery, falus or guarter anna (3, small and large stars and flan size variants), nim falus or eighth anna, small flan, (Pr. 191, 192, 194, 195, 198, KM.123-127). Fine - nearly extremely fine. (8)