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Lot No.223
AUC50
East India Company
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Silver
Bengal Presidency - Murshidabad mint, silver ‘Proof Pattern’ ½ rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 19, edge grained left, Stevens EIC 4.15; PR 359. Obv: Persian legend Sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl elah hami din Muhammad Shah Alam Badshah. Rev: Jalus formula with Persian legend Sanah 19; zarb Murshidabad.
This specimen displays finely tuned appeal of a special striking, with well-defined calligraphy and soft reflective brilliance throughout with subtle deep toning in the fields.
PCGS PR64 (Highest grade), Extremely rare.
This is the only example recorded in the PCGS census.
This rare pattern could have been intended as a trial strike in silver for the ½ mohur.
Provenance: Ex- Pridmore Collection
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,80,000-2,20,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,90,000
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