Coin Details
Country:
India
Dynasty:
Arcot
Ruler:
Muhammad Shah(1719 - 1748)
RY:
19
Mint:
Arcot Mint
Composition:
Silver
Description
Obverse
In Persian script: Muhammad Shah
Muslim date written in Arabic 1152 or 1153
Muhammad Shah emperor Monghol from 1719 to 1748
Lettering: ????
Reverse
Date of Muhammad Shah\'s reign here 23 but there is also the year 22
Lettering: ??
Comments
Actually struck at Chandernagor, but with mint name Murshidabad on the coin, distinguished by the style of the 5-petal flower to right of the regnal year.It is reported that the Governer of Chandernagar, Mr Dupleix, obtained coining rights in 1738 and struck rupees, halves and quarters dated 1151/21 and 1152/22
Exquisite
ObverseIn Persian script: Muhammad ShahMuslim date written in Arabic 1152 or 1153Muhammad Shah emperor Monghol from 1719 to 1748 Lettering: ????ReverseDate of Muhammad Shah\\