East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Later coinages: Moghul style, silver Eighth-Rupee, Bombay [but naming Surat], 1806-24 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 6 incorporating star at left, rev. zarb surat sanah 46 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Surat in the 46th year of tranquil prosperity], 1.47g/12h (Prid. 273 [Sale, lot 531]; Stevens 3.28; KM. 209.2). Extremely fine and attractively toned [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £150-£200

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 531 [acquired March 1975], ticket
Bt Baldwin (London) August 1986, ticket and envelope.

Owner’s ticket