Independent Kingdom
Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan, Patan (Seringpatan) Mint, Mint, Silver Double Rupee (2 Rupees/ Haidari), AM 1218/8 RY, Mauludi era, Without rosette variety, Obv: Persian legend "deen-e-ahmad Muhammad dar jahan roshan ze fatah haidar ast, Haidari, zarb Patan, saal shata, sana mauludi" &Farsi initial letter "He" in second line, Rev: Arabic legends "huwas sultan-ul-waheed al adil, tarikh julus, saal sakh, suwem bahari" &"sana 8 julusi", 22.59g, 34.49mm, (KM # 127a), original patina, choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare.
Note: A relatively rare denomination from Tipu Sultan's coinage. It is not of the Rosette type and is struck on a comparatively larger flan than the previous lot. Its calligraphy is enumerated and superfine, and its, original patina spread on the surface.
Estimate: INR 325000 - 375000
Price realized | 325'000 INR |
Starting price | 325'000 INR |