Lot 5079

Sale 53 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes

Description

Bengal Presidency, Murshidabad Mint type, 1769-1790 type, Milled issue, Perpetual 19 san sicca series of Standard Gold Currency, in the name of Shah Alam II (A.H.1173-1221, A.D.1759-1806), Gold mohur, (12.4 grams), Regnal Year 19 (fixed), and dated A.H. 1199 = A.D. 1784-5, plain edge, (Pr. 35, KM. 94). May have been mounted on edge, otherwise extremely fine, very rare.

Ex. Spink (Australia) Auctions Sale 13 (lot 955), and not in the Pridmore and Pitchfork collections.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,200