INDIA, British, EIC, Bengal Presidency, Murshidabad (or Calcutta) Mint type, silver rupee, second milled issue, perpetual 19 san Sicca series in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806), oblique milling to the right (Pridmore 166; KM.99). Struck on broad flan larger than the dies, blue peripheral tone, extremely fine and rare.
Ex Colin E.Pitchfork (Sale 48, lot 2131 from Sale 1 (lot 63 part)) and Mark E.Freehill collections.