INDIA, Colonial. British India. Bengal Presidency. 1699-1835. AV Sixteenth Mohur (8mm, 0.68 g, 1h). In the name of ‘Alamgir II (AH 1167-1173 / 1754-1759). Mint (possibly Calcutta) off flan. Dated RY 4 (1757/8). NGC MS 65.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 1142. Estimated: $ 2 500

World, Gold

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INDIA, Colonial. British India. Bengal Presidency. 1699-1835. AV Sixteenth Mohur (8mm, 0.68 g, 1h). In the name of ‘Alamgir II (AH 1167-1173 / 1754-1759). Mint (possibly Calcutta) off flan. Dated RY 4 (1757/8). [sikka mubarak badsha]h gh[azi ‘alamgir] / [zarb [––] sanah] 4 [julus maimanat manus]. Cf. CEEIC 2.5 (for denomination); otherwise unpublished in the standard references. In NGC encapsulation 6382528-016, graded MS 65. Apparently unique.

Ex Robert P. Puddester Collection, purchased in London, 1982.


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Triton XXVII – Session Four – Lot 984–1341 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 10 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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