Lot 2147

Description

Bengal Presidency, Benares Mint Coinage, 1776-1806, copper pice in the name of Shah Alam II (A.H. 1173-1221, A.D. 1759-1806), issues of Regnal Years 17 (1775-6), 27 (1785-6), 28 (1786-7), 30 (1788-9), years 17-28 with trisul (trident) on reverse only, year 30 trisul both sides, (Pr.294, -, 296, -, KM.15, 16). Very fine- extremely fine, regal dates 27 and 30 unpublished and very rare. (4)

Ex. Glendining's Octobe 13, 1976 (lot 266 part).