The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: Second milled issue, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen date 1204h and regnal yr 19 [1794-6], naming Murshidabad, sikka shah alam badshah [coin of Shah ‘Alam emperor], rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year], central dot in left side triangle of pellets, edge grained right, 2.89g/12h (Prid. 165 [secret mark attributed to Dacca: Sale, lot 614]; Stevens 5.36; KM. 96.4). Good very fine and attractively toned, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC MS 63] £300-£400

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

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K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 638 (part), ticket.

Owner’s ticket