Indian Coins and Historical Medals

India, EIC: Bengal Presidency, Nazarana Eighth-Rupee, in the name of Shah ‘Alam II, Murshidabad, 118xh, yr 15, 1.45g/10h (Stevens 2.155, this coin cited; Prid. 129). Lightly brushed, otherwise extremely fine, extremely rare £1,500-£1,800

Provenance: K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25, 8 May 2001, lot 621; P.J.E. Stevens Collection, Part III, Stephen Album Auction 25 (Santa Rosa), 19-21 May 2016, lot 1280