East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Later coinages: Moghul style, silver Half-Rupee, Bombay [but naming Surat], 1825-31 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 8 incorporating star above at left, crown above at right, rev. zarb surat sanah 46 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Surat in the 46th year of tranquil prosperity], 1825 on oval panel, 5.82g/7h (Prid. 277 [Sale, lot 533]; Stevens 3.22; KM. 217.2). Practically as struck with much mint bloom, attractive, scarce [certified and graded NGC MS 63] £150-£200

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

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P. Snartt (Bristol, UK) Collection
SNC (London) May 1980 (3865), ticket.

Owner’s ticket and envelope