Coin Details
Country:
India
Dynasty:
Bombay Presidency
Mint:
Poona Mint
Composition:
Silver
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Description
Obverse Legend in Urdu: Sikka Mubarak/ Badshah Ghazi/ Shah Ali Gauhar (Shah Alam II) Translation: Auspicious coin/ (of the) Victorious Emperor/ Shah Ali Gauhar Reverse Legend in Urdu: Zarb Muhiabad Poona/ Sanah Jalus Maimanat Manus (date in Devnagari) ???? Translation: Struck at Muhiabad Poona in FE 1230 during tranquil prosperous reign Edge Plain Comments - Poona mint (Transitional mint), East India Company issue - Listed in KM under India Independent kingdoms - Maratha Confederacy which is wrong based on facts mentioned below - The third Anglo - Maratha war (known as the Pindari war) ended in 1818 AD., with the defeat of the Marathas at the hands of the British East India Company forces led by Governor General Hastings. The Peshwas were defeated at the Battle of Khadki (then spelt Kirkee) on 5 November 1817 near Pune and the city was seized by the British. It was placed under the administration of the Bombay Presidency. These coins dated 1820-44, were issued by the EIC after the war ended in 1818. They were issued in the name of the Mughal Emperor so they would be accepted by the local people. - Fasli Era has a 12 month calendar from July to June. Adding 590 to Fasli year = Gregorian calendar (AD) Fasli which means (harvest) is derived from the Arabic term for division, which in India was applied to the groupings of the seasons.Fasli Calendar is a chronological system introduced by the Mughal Emperor Akbar - Shah Ali Gauhar was another name for Shah Alam II - Mint mark, \'Nagphani\' (Serpent Hood) the mint mark resembles the Spectacle markings on the hood of a cobra (see image).
Other Details
Era:
1701AD-1947AD
Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Rim:
Plain
Diameter:
24
Weight:
11.35
Face Value:
1
Issued On:
1820
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