MUGHAL: Shah Alam II, 1759-1806, AR rupee (11.41g), Arkat (Arcot), AH117x year 3, KM--, final digit of date is very likely "5", choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection. Muhammad Ali was recognized by the Treaty of Paris as an independent ruler in 1763 and by the Mughal Emperor on 26 August 1765 (9 Rabi I AH1179). Earlier coins of Arkat, dated AH1120-1178, were Mughal issues issued under the authority of the appointed Nawab.
Estimate: 180- 220 USD