The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Princely States, AWADH, silver Rupee, in the name of Shah ‘Alam II (1174-1221h/1759-1806), Muhammadabad Benares, 1186h, yr 13 [1772-3], legend both sides, 11.18g/8h (KM. 36.5). Small edge cut, otherwise very fine £30-£40

Owner’s ticket.

An issue of the Benares mint prior to its acquisition by the East India Company in 1776