East India Company, Madras Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Quarter-Rupee, in the name of Muhammad Shah (1131-61h/1719-48), Chinapatan, [11—]h, yr 3 [1721/2], sikka mubarak badshah ghazi muhammad shah [The auspicious coin of the victorious Emperor Muhammad Shah], rev. zarb chinapatan sanat 3 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Chinapatan in the 3rd year of tranquil prosperity], 2.84g/12h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.44, this coin cited; Stevens website image 168, this coin; KM. F302 [date not listed]). Struck from specially-prepared dies with full impressions of legends and dates, good very fine and toned, exceptionally rare; only one other specimen (Ashmolean Museum) known [certified and graded NGC AU 55] £1,000-£1,500

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

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Taisei/Baldwin/Gillio Auction 28 (Singapore), 4 March 1999, lot 1014.

Owner’s tickets and envelope