Spink
Auction 17006 25-26 Sep 2017
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
India, Mysore, Tipu Sultan (1783-99), AE Paisas (Zohra) (4), Bandar Kalikut, elephant right, undated, Kalikut (2), elephant right, retrogade date AM1215, 12--, Kurshed-Sawad (Dharwar), elephant left, AM1218 (Henderson 421, 422, 496; KM A72, 73, 93), generally very fine or a little better, all scarce (4).
The first coin is believed to be the earlest issue of Tipu struck at Kalikut, then capital of Malabar district. It has the mint epithet 'bundar' (port). Although undated it is thought to have been struck in AH1198.
In 1788 Tipu moved his seat of government from Kalikut to Feroke, and AM1215 was the last year that coins were struck at this mint.
Estimate: £120.00 - £180.00
The first coin is believed to be the earlest issue of Tipu struck at Kalikut, then capital of Malabar district. It has the mint epithet 'bundar' (port). Although undated it is thought to have been struck in AH1198.
In 1788 Tipu moved his seat of government from Kalikut to Feroke, and AM1215 was the last year that coins were struck at this mint.
Estimate: £120.00 - £180.00