Bengal AH 1183(10) 1/16 mohur Fr-1532

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CNG sale Triton XXVII, lot 1145
Bengal in 1942, from Hammond's atlas

This specimen was lot 1145 in CNG sale Triton XXVII (New York, January 2024), where it sold for $3,981.25. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA, British India. Bengal Presidency. 1699-1835. Proof AR Sixteenth Mohur. In the name of Shah ‘Alam II (AH 1173-1221 / 1759-1806). Murshidabad (Calcutta) mint. Dually dated AH 1183 and RY 10 (May-August 1769). sikka shah alam badshah / zarb murshidabad sanah 10. In NGC encapsulation 6382528-002, graded PF 63. Deep cabinet tone with flashes of underlying brilliance. Ex Robert P. Puddester Collection; D. Fore Collection (Part II, Baldwin’s 82, 31 May 2013), lot 894." This denomination was also struck by the EIC at Patna (Fr-1533b). This example appears to be a silver or copper trial strike.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.77 g, gold, 11 mm diameter, this specimen 13 mm diameter, 0.74 g, 9 h axis.

Catalog reference: CEEIC 2.52; Pridmore 56; cf. KM 87, Fr-1532.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • Stevens, Paul, The Coins of the English East India Company, Presidency Series: A Catalogue and Pricelist. London, Spink & Son Ltd, 2017.
  • [1]Gasvoda, Michael, Victor England, Eric McFadden, Dave Michaels, Bill Dalzell and Lance Hickman, Triton XXVII, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, LLC, 2023.

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