Lot 746

Description

Akbar (A.H. 963-1014), (A.D. 1556-1605), Baglana State, silver mahmudi (4), Muhler mint, dates of 1001, 1027, 1215, another undated, another half mahmudi, (KM.SAC 72.1 for mahmudi, half KM.SAC -); copper dams (3), Ajmer 999, Bahraich 986, Lahore [97]3, (KM.SAC 28.3, M.3081; KM.SAC 28.11; KM.SAC 28.33, M.3115). Small flans, otherwise fine - very fine. (8)

This issue of small silver mahmudies (c.5.5 grams) of about half rupee weight are called `mahmudi'and circulated in Surat in the late 16th century. They bear the name of Akbar and titles and copy silver coins of Ahmadabad, but they were not products of a Mogul mint. The Rajah of Baglana struck these mahmudis at his Muhler mint for the traders at Surat.