Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 124 28-30 Jul 2020
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INDIA, British, EIC, Bombay Presidency, Indian design, Bombay (Munbai) Mint issue, in the name of Shah Jahan II (A.H.1131, A.D. June-July 1719), silver rupee, [A.H. 1131], Regnal Year 1; (1719), (Pridmore 32, KM.160, KM.SAC 415.20-Rare). Schrof mark in reverse field, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
Ex Colin E. Pitchfork Collection and Noble Numismatics Sale 48 (lot 2051), acquired from Steve Album, April 17, 1986 by private treaty.
See detailed discussion on the commencement of this coinage in Pridmore, pp.111-114. The initial issues commenced under Emperor Farrukhsiyar in 1717 and continued to the end of his reign and for the short reign of Shah Jahan II, and then regularly until after the death of 'Alamgir II in 1759.
Ex Colin E. Pitchfork Collection and Noble Numismatics Sale 48 (lot 2051), acquired from Steve Album, April 17, 1986 by private treaty.
See detailed discussion on the commencement of this coinage in Pridmore, pp.111-114. The initial issues commenced under Emperor Farrukhsiyar in 1717 and continued to the end of his reign and for the short reign of Shah Jahan II, and then regularly until after the death of 'Alamgir II in 1759.