East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Later coinages: Moghul style, gold Mohur, Bombay [but naming Surat], 1803-24 issue, in the name of Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen regnal year 46, sikka mubarak badshah ghazi shah alam [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Shah Alam], privy mark 4A incorporating an inverted crown at right, rev. zarb surat sanah 46 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Surat in the 46th year of tranquil prosperity], 11.61g/3h (Prid. 262 [Sale, lot 523]; Stevens 3.4; KM. 246; F 1560a). Good very fine [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Puddester Collection.

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Bt R.C. Senior (Glastonbury, UK) March 1989.

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