INDIA, Independent States. Mysore. Tipu Sultan. AH 1197-1202 / AD 1787-1799. AR Haidari – Double Rupee (36mm, 22.90 g, 12h). Patan (Seringapatan) mint. Triply dated RY 6, cyclic year 42, and AM 1216 (AD 1787). Couplet citing the religion of Ahmad being illumined by the victory of Haidar; mint formula, AM and cyclic year dates in lower field / Couplet citing titles of Tipu Sultan; RY date in lower field. Henderson 47 (same dies as illustration); Moin Type 2 (same dies as illustration); Taylor E, Type 8 and pl. 1, 18 (same dies as illustration); KM 127a. Toned. EF. Impressive large coin with fine calligraphy.
Ex Ken Wiggins Collection (Baldwin's 25, 8 May 2001), lot 361.