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Lot No.629
AUC46
Independent Kingdoms
Auction Date: 23-12-2023
Silver
Rohilla Chieftaincies - silver rupee in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806 AD), struck under the control of Najib Khan Rohilla a.k.a. Najib ud-Daula, as Chief Plenipotentiary for the absent Emperor, 'Haft Kishwar' couplet, Dar al-Khilafah Shahjahanabad mint, AH(117)4/RY2, 11.15g.
Extremely fine, Rare.
The coin was struck in the aftermath of the third battle of Panipat after Ahmad Shah Durrani returned to Kabul and Najib ud-Daula assumed charge of political affairs at Delhi. The reckoning of Shah Alam II's reign was fixed at the assassination of Alamgir II, ignoring the reign of Shah Jahan III.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 6,000-8,000
Sold For :
Rs. 6,500
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