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Lot 620

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), early style, 11[—]h, yr 7 [1765-6], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb azimabad sanah 7 julus maimanat manus [struck at Azimabad in the 7th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], trisul at left, 11.21g/8h (cf. Prid. 104 [not in Sale]; cf. Stevens 5.16; KM. 19). Very fine and toned, rare £100-£150 --- Provenance: Robert Senior (Glastonbury, UK) FPL 4, Winter 1982 (355) Bt R.C. Senior February 1983. Owner’s ticket. The mint at Patna fell under nominal control of the Company in 1765 but in reality operations were controlled by the Nawab and his officials until the early 1770s

Lot 621

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), early style, 1180h, yr 7 [June-September 1766], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb azimabad sanah 7 julus maimanat manus [struck at Azimabad in the 7th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], trisul at left, 11.51g/9h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens –; Stevens website –; KM. 19 [date not listed]). Some weakness, otherwise good fine and dark-toned, extremely rare, the date/regnal year combination clear and apparently unpublished £100-£150 --- Provenance: Bt Format (Birmingham, UK) February 1992. Owner’s ticket

Lot 622

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), early style, 11[—]h, yr 8 [1766-7], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb azimabad sanah 8 julus maimanat manus [struck at Azimabad in the 8th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], trisul at left, 11.44g/8h (cf. Prid. 105 [not in Sale]; cf. Stevens 5.17-5.18; KM. 19). Edge splits on reverse carefully re-filled, otherwise good fine, very rare £60-£80 --- Provenance: Baldwin Auction 33 (London), 6-7 May 2003, lot 1003 (part). Owner’s ticket

Lot 625

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), early style, 1182h, yr 10 [August 1768-May 1769], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb azimabad sanah 10 julus maimanat manus [struck at Azimabad in the 10th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], trisul at left, 11.33g/2h (Prid. 108 [Sale, lot 592]; Stevens 5.21; KM. 19). Fine, very rare £70-£90 --- Provenance: Baldwin Auction 33 (London), 6-7 May 2003, lot 1003 (part). Owner’s ticket

Lot 626

Probably the finest early silver coin struck at Patna in private hands – an exceptional Nazarana Rupee East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Nazarana Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), early style, 1182h, yr 10 [September 1767-May 1768], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb azimabad sanah 10 julus maimanat manus [struck at Azimabad in the 10th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], trisul at left, 11.60g/8h (cf. Prid. 108 [type not in Sale]; Stevens –; KM. –). A stunning and exquisite coin on a broad flan, extremely fine and dark-toned, exceptionally rare, perhaps no other Nazaranas of this date known [certified and graded NGC MS 63] £4,000-£5,000 --- Provenance: K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 595, ticket, describing the coin as ‘possibly proof’. Owner’s ticket and envelope. Other Nazarana rupees are known from Patna dated 1174h year 2 (Todywalla Auction 44, lot 497, ex ‘Diana’ lot 1071) and, to a different style, dated 1183h year 11 (Ashmolean Museum: Stevens 5.27a). In describing this coin the owner writes: ‘Patna produced some outstanding clean coinage when not forced to emulate Calcutta and Murshidabad. The calligraphy and its uncluttered nature...both point to a beautiful piece of art’

Lot 627

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Nazarana Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1183h, yr 11 [August 1769-April 1770], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 11 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 11th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], privy mark arrangement 5/3, 11.62g/7h (cf. Prid. 109, same dies as the plate coin [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.113 [privy marks 5/3]; Stevens website image 1565c, same dies; KM. PnA2). Two trifling rim nicks, otherwise good very fine and dark-toned with underlying sheen and excellent calligraphy, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC AU 50] £2,000-£3,000 --- Provenance: Taisei/Baldwin/Gillio Auction 26 (Singapore), 12 February 1998, lot 778. Owner’s ticket

Lot 628

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Rupees (3), in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1184h, yr 11 [April-August 1770], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 11 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 11th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], privy mark arrangement 4/3, 11.59g/3h (Prid. 110 [Sale lot 593]; Stevens 2.117; KM. 84.2); 1185h, yr 12 [April-July 1771], similar, privy marks 5/3, 11.58g/8h (Prid. 112 [Sale, lot 593]; Stevens 2.126c; KM. 84.2); 1186h, frozen yr 12 [1772-3], similar, privy marks 5/0, 11.46g/8h (Prid. 113 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.127; KM. 84.2) [3]. Last fine, others about very fine £80-£100 --- Owner’s tickets

Lot 629

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1187h, frozen yr 12 [1773-4], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 12 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 12th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], plain floral ornmanent, privy mark arrangement 4/3, 11.54g/7h (Prid. 114 [Sale, lot 594]; Stevens website 2.130c; KM. 84.2). Very fine and toned, extremely rare £120-£150 --- Provenance: K. Wiggins (Crowborough, UK) Collection F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 594 (part) [from K.W. December 1971], ticket Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 151. Owner’s ticket

Lot 63

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupee, in the name of Farrukh-Siyar (1124-31h/1713-19), Chinapatan, [11]25h, yr 2 [1713/14], sikka zad az fazl hagg bar sim wa zar badshah bahar wa bar farrukh-siyar [Struck money of gold and silver by the grace of God Emperor of sea and land Farrukh-Siyar], rev. zarb chinapatan sanat 2 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Chinapatan in the 2nd year of tranquil prosperity], 11.57g/6h (Prid. 126 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.22; KM. E302). About extremely fine with vestiges of mint bloom, rare [certified and graded NGC AU 55] £150-£200 --- Owner’s ticket

Lot 630

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Half-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1185h, yr 11 [1771-2 inferred], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 11 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 11th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], privy mark arrangement 4/3, 5.76g/9h (cf. Prid. 119 [Sale, lot 595]; cf. Stevens 2.139; KM. 83.2). Numerous shroff marks on the edge, good fine and toned, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC VF Details: Shroff Marked Edge] £300-£400 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 595, date given as 1184, ticket Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 152, date given as 1184. Owner’s ticket. What remains of the last digit of the hegira date suggests a figure 5, rather than a 4; perhaps a die-sinker’s error as a year 11 coin would normally be dated 1183 or 1184h

Lot 631

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 118[–]h, yr 12 [1770-1], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 12 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 12th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 2.87g/9h (Prid. 124 [not in Sale]; cf. Stevens 2.147; KM. 82.2). Numerous shroff marks on the edge, otherwise very fine, rare [certified and graded NGC VF Details: Shroff Marked Edge] £120-£150 --- Provenance: A Parcel of East India Company Issues for Bengal, Glendining Auction (London), 3-4 October 1988, lot 506 (part) Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 155 (part). Owner’s ticket

Lot 632

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 118[–]h, yr 12 [1770-1], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 12 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 12th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 2.77g/7h (Prid. 124 [not in Sale]; cf. Stevens 2.147; KM. 82.2); silver Eighth-Rupees (2) in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 118[–]h, yr 12 [1770-1], similar, 1.43g/3h (Prid. 128 [Sale, lot 597]; cf. Stevens 2.152-2.153; KM. 81.2), 118[–]h, yr 15 [1773-4], similar, 1.39g/3h (Prid. 129 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.154; KM. 81.2) [3]. First about fine, others about very fine £50-£70 --- Provenance: Baldwin Auction 33 (London), 6-7 May 2003, lot 1005 (part). First with owner’s ticket

Lot 633

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Eighth-Rupees (2), in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 118[–]h, yr 12 [1770-1], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 12 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 12th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 1.38g/2h (Prid. 128 [Sale, lot 597]; cf. Stevens 2.152-2.153; KM. 81.2), 118[–]h, yr 15 [1773-4]; similar, 1.43g/4h (Prid. 129 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.154; KM. 81.2) [2]. Good very fine £60-£80 --- Provenance: First Baldwin Auction 33 (London), 6-7 May 2003, lot 1005 (part) Second A Parcel of East India Company Issues for Bengal, Glendining Auction (London), 3-4 October 1988, lot 506 (part); Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 155 (part). Owner’s tickets

Lot 634

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Sixteenth-Rupees (3), in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 118[–]h, yr 12 [1770-1], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, revs. zarb murshidabad sanah 12 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 12th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 0.73g/2h, 0.71g/11h, 0.70g/2h (Prid. 132 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.159; KM. 80.2) [3]. Fine to very fine, first and last toned £80-£100 --- Provenance: First two Baldwin Auction 33 (London), 6-7 May 2003, lot 1005 (part). One owner’s ticket

Lot 635

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Sixteenth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 118[–]h, yr 15 [1773-4], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, revs. zarb murshidabad sanah 15 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 15th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 0.74g/2h (Prid. 133 [Sale, lot 598]; Stevens 2.160; KM. 80.2). Lightly scratched on both sides, otherwise very fine and toned, rare £90-£120 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 598, ticket Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 154. Owner’s ticket

Lot 636

An exceptional group of silver coins from Dacca (Jahangirnagar) East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca (Jahangirnagar) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1182h, yr 10 [August 1768-May 1769], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb jahangirnagar sanah 10 sicca mubarak julus maimanat manus [the auspicious coin struck at Jahangirnagar in the 10th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], large sun to left of date, 11.55g/11h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 5.41, this coin cited; Stevens website 1501, this coin illustrated; KM. –). Good fine and well-struck with full dates, extremely rare, very few early Rupees of this mint known £1,000-£1,500 --- Provenance: Baldwin Auction 31 (London), 14-15 October 2002, lot 710 Baldwin Auction 33 (London), 6-7 May 2003, lot 1007. Owner’s ticket, label and envelope

Lot 637

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca (Jahangirnagar) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1181h, yr 8 [May-September 1767], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb jahangirnagar sanah 8 sicca mubarak julus maimanat manus [the auspicious coin struck at Jahangirnagar in the 8th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], large sun to left of date, 2.88g/5h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 5.43, this coin cited; Stevens website 1503c, this coin illustrated; KM. –). Reverse edge nick at 12 o’clock, otherwise very fine with both dates visible, exceptionally rare, perhaps only two or three known £600-£800 --- Provenance: Baldwin/Ma/Gillio/Monetarium Auction 36 (Singapore), 6 March 2003, lot 467 (part). Owner’s ticket

Lot 638

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca (Jahangirnagar) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 118[–]h, yr 10 [1768-9], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb jahangirnagar sanah 10 sicca mubarak julus maimanat manus [the auspicious coin struck at Jahangirnagar in the 10th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], large sun to left of date, 2.80g/3h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 5.44, this coin cited; KM. –). Fine, exceptionally rare, perhaps only two or three known £200-£260 --- Provenance: Baldwin/Ma/Gillio/Monetarium Auction 36 (Singapore), 6 March 2003, lot 467 (part). Owner’s ticket

Lot 639

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca (Jahangirnagar) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Eighth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 11[––]h, yr 7 [1765-6], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb jahangirnagar sanah 7 sicca mubarak julus maimanat manus [the auspicious coin struck at Jahangirnagar in the 7th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], large sun to left of date, 1.44g/5h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens –; Stevens website 1505e; KM. –). Very fine and toned, exceptionally rare, perhaps only one other known £400-£500 --- Provenance: Bt H. Kaslove (Ottawa, ONT) August 1982. Owner’s ticket

Lot 64

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupee, in the name of Farrukh-Siyar (1124-31h/1713-19), Chinapatan, [11]25h, yr 2 [1713/14], sikka zad az fazl hagg bar sim wa zar badshah bahar wa bar farrukh-siyar [Struck money of gold and silver by the grace of God Emperor of sea and land Farrukh-Siyar], rev. zarb chinapatan sanat 2 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Chinapatan in the 2nd year of tranquil prosperity], 11.36g/3h (Prid. 126 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.22; KM. E302). Very fine, rare £90-£120 --- Provenance: Bt R.C. Senior (Glastonbury, UK) November 1984. Owner’s ticket

Lot 640

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca (Jahangirnagar) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Eighth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 118[–]h, yr 8 [1766-7], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb jahangirnagar sanah 8 sicca mubarak julus maimanat manus [the auspicious coin struck at Jahangirnagar in the 8th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], large sun to left of date, 1.40g/12h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 5.46, this coin cited; KM. –). Fine, exceptionally rare, perhaps only two or three known £200-£260 --- Provenance: Baldwin/Ma/Gillio/Monetarium Auction 36 (Singapore), 6 March 2003, lot 467 (part). Owner’s ticket

Lot 641

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca (Jahangirnagar) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Sixteenth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 11[––]h, yr 7 [1765-6], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb jahangirnagar sanah 7 sicca mubarak julus maimanat manus [the auspicious coin struck at Jahangirnagar in the 7th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], large sun to left of date, 0.72g/10h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 5.48, this coin cited; KM. –). Very fine and toned, exceptionally rare, perhaps only two or three known [certified and graded NGC XF 45] £300-£400 --- Provenance: Baldwin/Ma/Gillio/Monetarium Auction 36 (Singapore), 6 March 2003, lot 467 (part) Owner’s ticket

Lot 642

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca (Jahangirnagar) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Sixteenth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 118[–]h, yr 8 [1766-7], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb jahangirnagar sanah 8 sicca mubarak julus maimanat manus [the auspicious coin struck at Jahangirnagar in the 8th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], large sun to left of date, 0.72g/6h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 5.49; KM. –). Very fine and toned, exceptionally rare, perhaps only two or three known [certified and graded NGC AU 50] £300-£400 --- Provenance: Baldwin/Ma/Gillio/Monetarium Auction 36 (Singapore), 6 March 2003, lot 467 (part). Owner’s ticket

Lot 645

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: 19 Sun Sicca coinage, silver Rupees (3), in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1191h, yr 19 [May 1777-January 1778], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 11.55g/6h (Prid. 135b [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.167; KM. 84.2); 1192h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1778-9], similar, 11.61g/2h (Prid. 136 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.168; Stevens website 1363, first coin illustrated; KM. 84.2); 1193h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1779-80], similar, 11.57g/5h (Prid. 137 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.169; KM. 84.2) [3]. First fine, second good fine, last very fine, all rare £100-£150 --- Provenance: First D. Fore Collection, Part III, Baldwin Auction 84 (London), 25-6 September 2013, lot 1818 (part) Second D. Fore Collection, Part III, Baldwin Auction 84 (London), 25-6 September 2013, lot 1818 (part). Owner’s tickets and envelopes

Lot 648

The Brand/Pridmore experimental partly machine-struck Nazarana Rupee, 1196h East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: 19 Sun Sicca coinage, partly machine-struck silver Nazarana Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1196h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1781-2], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge plain, 11.64g/6h (cf. Prid. 140 [Sale, lot 599]; cf. Stevens 2.172; cf. Fore III, 1823; cf. KM. 84.2). A trial or experimental issue, extremely fine with iridescent toning, a superb piece, most attractive and extremely rare [certified and graded NGC MS 62] £1,000-£1,500 --- Provenance: V.M. Brand (Chicago, IL) Collection F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 599 [from Spink (London) June 1974], ticket. Owner’s ticket

Lot 65

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupee, in the name of Farrukh-Siyar (1124-31h/1713-19), Chinapatan, [11]26h, yr 3 [1714/15], sikka zad az fazl hagg bar sim wa zar badshah bahar wa bar farrukh-siyar [Struck money of gold and silver by the grace of God Emperor of sea and land Farrukh-Siyar], rev. zarb chinapatan sanat 3 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Chinapatan in the 3rd year of tranquil prosperity], 11.54g/9h (Prid. 127 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.23; KM. E302). Shroff mark on edge, otherwise good very fine, rare [certified and graded NGC AU Details: Shroff Marked Edge] £100-£150 --- Owner’s ticket

Lot 650

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: 19 Sun Sicca coinage, partly machine-struck silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1205h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1790-1], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge plain, 11.64g/12h (Prid. 147 [Sale, lot 603]; Stevens 2.181; cf. Fore III, 1823; KM. 86). Trifling surface blemishes, otherwise extremely fine and attractively toned with some mint bloom, very rare [certified and graded NGC MS 62] £400-£500 --- Provenance: A Collection of Coins Relating to the East India Company, Spink Auction 166 (London), 12 November 2003, lot 202. Owner’s ticket and envelope

Lot 653

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: 19 Sun Sicca coinage, silver Half-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1196h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1781-2], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 5.70g/6h (Prid. 149 [Sale, lots 600, 604]; Stevens 2.186; KM. 83.3). Shroff marks on edge, otherwise very fine and with a clear date, very rare [certified and graded NGC VF Details: Shroff Marked Edge] £200-£260 --- Owner’s ticket and envelope

Lot 654

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: 19 Sun Sicca coinage, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1199h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1784-5], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 2.88g/10h (Prid. 150 [Sale, lots 601, 605-6]; Stevens 2.188 for type; KM. 82.3). About very fine, extremely rare with full date £300-£400 --- Provenance: Format (Birmingham, UK) FPL 45, March 1992 (2152). Owner’s ticket and envelope. Only one other quarter-rupee of this coinage noted with a full hejira date, in this case 1192h (Stevens website, image 1381, fourth coin)

Lot 656

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: 19 Sun Sicca coinage, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1[––]h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1777-93], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 2.92g/6h (Prid. 150 [Sale, lots 601, 605-6]; Stevens 2.188 for type; KM. 82.3). On a large flan, light scratches on reverse, otherwise good very fine, rare; the characteristics suggest a partially machine-struck coin £150-£200 --- Provenance: Baldwin/Ma/Gillio/Monetarium Auction 36 (Singapore), 6 March 2003, lot 465. Owner’s ticket and envelope

Lot 657

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: 19 Sun Sicca coinage, silver Eighth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1[––]h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1777-93], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 1.46g/3h (Prid. 151 [Sale, lots 605-6]; cf. Stevens 2.188-2.192; KM. 81.3). Extremely fine, grey tone, rare [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £120-£150 --- Provenance: Bt K. Wiggins (Crowborough, UK) August 1984. Owner’s ticket and envelope

Lot 658

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: 19 Sun Sicca coinage, silver Eighth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1[––]h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1777-93], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 1.45g/12h (Prid. 151, this coin illustrated [Sale, lots 605-6]; cf. Stevens 2.188-2.192; KM. 81.3). Good very fine and toned, rare [certified and graded NGC AU 55] £100-£120 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 605 (part), ticket Bt Spink (London) November 1985, ticket. Owner’s ticket and envelope. Literature: Illustrated in Fred Pridmore, The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations...Part 4, India, Volume I, p.240

Lot 659

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: 19 Sun Sicca coinage, silver Sixteenth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1[––]h, frozen regnal yr 19 [1777-93], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 0.73g/8h (Prid. 152 [Sale, lot 607]; Stevens 2.194 for type; KM. 80.3). Extremely fine and well-struck, toned, rare [certified and graded NGC MS 61] £100-£120 --- Owner’s ticket and envelope

Lot 66

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupee, in the name of Farrukh-Siyar (1124-31h/1713-19), Chinapatan, [112]9h, yr 6 [1717/18], sikka zad az fazl hagg bar sim wa zar badshah bahar wa bar farrukh-siyar [Struck money of gold and silver by the grace of God Emperor of sea and land Farrukh-Siyar], rev. zarb chinapatan sanat 6 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Chinapatan in the 6th year of tranquil prosperity], 11.13g/10h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.25, this coin cited; KM. E302). Punchmarks on obverse and test mark on reverse, one edge weak, otherwise fine to very fine, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC XF Details: Shroff Marked Edge] £150-£200 --- Owner’s ticket

Lot 660

A handsome Rupee from Calcutta’s first milled coinage East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: First milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen year 1202h and regnal yr 19 [1792], type 1, naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], two pellets in top line and no secret privy marks in lower line, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.66g/12h (Prid. 153 [Sale lot 608]; Stevens 4.9; KM. 106). A superb specimen of this iconic coinage, practically as struck and attractively toned, very rare [certified and graded NGC MS 63] £1,500-£2,000 --- Provenance: R.J. Ford (Detroit, MI) Collection SNC (London) April 1982 (3314), ticket. Owner’s ticket and envelope. In his pursuit of the finest specimen of this issue obtainable in the early 1980s, the owner traded up from two others (SNC November 1980, 9430, and SNC February 1982, 785). Although Pridmore assigned this type to the 1790 coinage trials, these broad-rim rupees are thought to be associated with the trial of laminating and cutting machinery in 1792, evidenced by Stevens (2012, pp.157-8)

Lot 661

The finest known Rupee from Calcutta’s first milled coinage East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: First milled issue, silver Proof or Specimen Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen year 1202h and regnal yr 19 [1792], type 1, naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], two pellets in top line and no secret privy marks in lower line, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.65g/12h (cf. Prid. 153 [not in Sale]; Stevens 4.10, this coin; cf. KM. 106). A magnificent specimen of this iconic coinage, carefully struck and fresh from the dies, mint state with reflective fields, exceptionally rare [certified and graded NGC MS 63] £3,000-£4,000 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore (Taunton, UK) Collection Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 161 [from Spink (London) June 1979]. Two owner’s tickets and envelope

Lot 662

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: First milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen year 1202h and regnal yr 19 [1793-4], type 2, naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], no private marks, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.62g/12h (Prid. 154 [Sale, lot 609]; Stevens 4.11; KM. 99). About extremely fine and toned, rare [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £400-£500 --- Provenance: V.M. Brand Collection, Part IX, Sotheby Auction (London), 14 June 1985, lot 191 (part). Owner’s ticket and envelope

Lot 663

A superb Specimen Rupee from Patna’s first milled coinage East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: First milled issue, silver Proof or Specimen Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen year 1202h and regnal yr 19 [1793-4], type 2, naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in right side group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.66g/12h (cf. Prid. 155 [secret mark attributed to Dacca: Sale, lot 609]; Stevens 5.33; cf. KM. 99.4). A superb coin, virtually as struck and retaining considerable mint brilliance, toned, exceptionally rare [certified and graded NGC MS 64] £2,000-£3,000 --- Provenance: Taisei/Baldwin/Gillio Auction 24 (Singapore), 27 February 1997, lot 660, label. Owner’s ticket and envelope. With the decision in 1790 to introduce machinery into the presidency’s mints, Robert Blake was appointed assay master at Patna and coining commenced in January 1793

Lot 664

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Murshidabad Mint: First milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen year 1202h and regnal yr 19 [1792-3], type 2, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in central group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.66g/12h (Prid. 156 [Sale, lot 609]; Stevens 5.5; KM. 99.3). Practically as struck with considerable mint bloom and light peripheral toning, most attractive and very rare £1,000-£1,200 --- Provenance: Bt Baldwin (London) July 1990, two tickets. Owner’s ticket. The mint at Murshidabad, closed since 1777, re-opened in 1792 and milled silver rupees were first struck there in November of that year

Lot 665

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Second milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1793-1818], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], no private marks, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.63g/11h (Prid. 157 [Sale, lot 610]; Stevens 4.18; KM. 108). Good extremely fine, full mint bloom £200-£260 --- Owner’s ticket

Lot 666

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Second milled issue, silver Half-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1793-1818], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], no pellet in heh of shah and no private marks, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 5.83g/12h (Prid. 158 [Sale, lot 610]; Stevens 4.20; KM. 97.1). Good extremely fine, full mint bloom, attractively toned £90-£120 --- Provenance: Bt R.A. Cannito (Washinghton, NJ) July 1980, ticket. Owner’s ticket

Lot 667

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Second milled issue, silver Half-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1793-1818], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], with pellet in heh of shah but no other private marks, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 5.82g/12h (Prid. 158 var. [Sale, lot 612]; Stevens 4.20 var.; KM. 97.1). Good very fine and toned, presumably very rare [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £140-£180 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 612 [from Baldwin (London) March 1974], ticket. Owner’s ticket. The possible significance of the extra pellet has not yet been determined; a similar coin but with an extra pellet above the crescent (Stevens website image 1422, third coin) has also been published

Lot 668

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta 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 [1793-1818], naming Murshidabad, sikka shah alam badshah [coin of Shah ‘Alam emperor], small date numerals, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year], centre group of five pellets, edge grained right, 2.90g/12h (Prid. 159 [Sale, lot 610]; Stevens 4.22; KM. 96.1). Brilliant mint state, full mint bloom £60-£80 --- Owner’s ticket

Lot 669

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Second milled issue, silver Proof Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1793-1818], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], no private marks, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.66g/12h (Prid. 160 [Sale, lot 613]; Stevens 4.19; cf. KM. 108). Brilliant and practically as struck, deeply toned, very rare [certified and graded NGC PF 63] £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: P. Snartt (Bristol, UK) Collection SNC (London) April 1980 (3119), ticket. Owner’s ticket

Lot 67

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Early coinages: Mughal style, silver Rupee, in the name of Farrukh-Siyar (1124-31h/1713-19), Chinapatan, 1130h, yr 7 [1718/19], sikka zad az fazl hagg bar sim wa zar badshah bahar wa bar farrukh-siyar [Struck money of gold and silver by the grace of God Emperor of sea and land Farrukh-Siyar], rev. zarb chinapatan sanat 7 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Chinapatan in the 7th year of tranquil prosperity], 10.70g/12h (Prid. 129 [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.26; KM. E302). Punchmark on reverse, otherwise good very fine, rare [certified and graded NGC AU Details: Shroff Marked] £100-£150 --- Owner’s ticket

Lot 670

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Second milled issue, silver Proof Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen date 1204h and regnal yr 19 [1793-1818], naming Murshidabad, sikka shah alam badshah [coin of Shah ‘Alam emperor], small date numerals, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year], centre group of five pellets, edge grained right, 2.91g/12h (Prid. 162 [Sale, lot 613]; Stevens 4.24; KM. 96.1). Brilliant and virtually as struck, toned, extremely rare £600-£800 --- Provenance: Bt Baldwin (London) May 1985, ticket. Owner’s ticket

Lot 671

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: Second milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1794-6], naming Murshidabad, ikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in right side group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.62g/12h (Prid. 163 [secret mark attributed to Dacca: Sale, lot 614]; Stevens 5.34; KM. 108 var.). Good very fine and attractively toned, very rare [certified and graded NGC AU 55] £300-£400 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 614 (part) K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 638 (part). Owner’s ticket. The Patna mint was closed in December 1796

Lot 672

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: Second milled issue, silver Half-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1794-6], naming Murshidabad, ikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in right side group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 5.76g/12h (Prid. 164 [secret mark attributed to Dacca: Sale, lot 614]; Stevens 5.35; KM. 97.4). About very fine and toned, very rare [certified and graded NGC AU 55] £300-£400 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 614 (part) [acquired August 1968], ticket K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 638 (part). Owner’s ticket

Lot 673

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 --- Provenance: K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 638 (part), ticket. Owner’s ticket

Lot 674

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: Second milled issue, silver Eighth-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen 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 roughly grained, 1.43g/12h (Prid. – [cf. 429 and Sale, lot 701]; Stevens 2.193, this coin cited, recté Patna; Stevens website image 1382i, second coin; cf. KM. 81.3). About extremely fine and toned with an undisputable Patna privy mark, extremely rare £200-£260 --- Provenance: K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 646. Owner’s ticket

Lot 675

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Murshidabad Mint: Second milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1794-5], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in central group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.62g/12h (Prid. 166 [Sale, lot 615]; Stevens 5.6; KM. 109). Extremely fine, reflective dark toning, scarce [certified and graded NGC MS 61] £180-£220 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 615, ticket. Owner’s ticket. The Murshidabad mint closed in the autumn of 1795

Lot 676

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Murshidabad Mint: Second milled issue, silver Half-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1794-5], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in central group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 5.75g/12h (Prid. 167 [not traced: not in Sale]; Stevens 5.7; Stevens website image 1606, this coin; KM. 97.3). Good very fine and dark-toned, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC AU 55] £300-£400 --- Provenance: ‘Stiller’ Collection, Baldwin Auction 47 (London), 25 September 2006, lot 829, envelope. Owner’s ticket. Although this denomination was not known to Pridmore, a small number of specimens have been seen

Lot 677

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca Mint: Second milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1794-6], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in left group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.61g/12h (Prid. 169 [secret mark attributed to Patna: Sale, lot 616]; Stevens 5.57; KM. 99.2). Good very fine and toned, rare [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £400-£500 --- Provenance: K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 640 (part), ticket. Owner’s ticket

Lot 678

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca Mint: Second milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1794-6], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in left group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.60g/12h (Prid. 169 [secret mark attributed to Patna: Sale, lot 616]; Stevens 5.57; KM. 99.2). Struck a litle off-centre, otherwise very fine, rare £300-£400 --- Provenance: Bt Baldwin (London) June 1985, ticket. Owner’s ticket

Lot 679

The finest known Rupee from the last issue of the Dacca mint East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca Mint: Second milled issue, silver Proof or Specimen Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1794-6], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in left group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 11.66g/12h (cf. Prid. 169 [secret mark attributed to Patna: not in Sale]; cf. Stevens 5.57; cf. KM. 99.2). Good extremely fine with much underlying brilliance, olive tone, exceptionally rare and probably the finest known specimen of this issue in private hands [certified and graded NGC MS 62] £3,000-£4,000 --- Provenance: Bt S. Album (Santa Rosa, CA) December 1983. Owner’s ticket

Lot 680

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca Mint: Second milled issue, silver Half-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1794-6], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], central dot in left group of pellets, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 5.80g/12h (Prid. 170 [secret mark attributed to Patna: Sale, lot 616]; Stevens 5.58; KM. 97.2). Trifling surface marks, otherwise very fine and rare [certified and graded NGC AU 55] £200-£260 --- Provenance: K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 640 (part), ticket. Owner’s ticket

Lot 681

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca 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 right side triangle of pellets, edge grained right, 2.90g/12h (Prid. 171 [secret mark attributed to Patna: Sale, lot 616]; Stevens 5.59; KM. 96.2). Extremely fine and attractively toned, rare [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £100-£150 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 614 (part), ticket K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 640 (part). Owner’s ticket

Lot 682

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Third milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1819-29], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], no private marks, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge straight-grained, 12.46g/12h (Prid. 172 [Sale, lot 617]; Stevens 6.11; KM. 108). Extremely fine, toned £60-£80 --- Provenance: SNC (London) November 1980 (9435), ticket. Owner’s ticket

Lot 683

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Third milled issue, silver Rupees (4), in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1819-29], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], no private marks, revs. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edges straight-grained, 12.55g/12h, 12.53g/12h, 12.52g/12h, 12.51g/12h (Prid. 172 [Sale, lot 617]; Stevens 6.11; KM. 108) [4]. First and last very fine, others good very fine, all gilt £80-£100 --- Presumably gilt in order to be passed off as contemporary mohurs

Lot 684

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Third milled issue, silver Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), no hegira date, frozen regnal yr 19 [1819-29], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], no private marks, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge straight-grained, 12.43g/12h (Prid. 172 [Sale, lot 617]; Stevens 6.11; KM. 108); silver Half-Rupee, similar, 6.15g/12h (Prid. 173 [Sale, lot 617]; Stevens 6.15; KM. 105); silver Quarter-Rupee, frozen date 1204h and regnal yr 19 [1819-29], naming Murshidabad, sikka Shah alam badshah [coin of Shah ‘Alam emperor], rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year], no private marks, edge straight-grained, 3.03g/12h (Prid. 175 [Sale, lot 617]; Stevens 6.17; KM. 104) [3]. First very fine and toned, second good fine, last fine £40-£50 --- Provenance: First bt R. Weir (Unionville, ONT) February 1999 Second SNC (London) November 1980 (9436), ticket. Owner’s tickets

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