Ex Pridmore Collection | EIC, Bombay Presidency, Fifth-Rupee for the Malabar Coast, AU58, 1756-57

India, British India, East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Mughal style, silver Fifth-Rupee for the Malabar Coast in the name of Shah Jahan II (AH 1131/May-August 1719) but struck under the auspices of 'Alamgir II (AH 1167-73/1754-9), Mumbai, type 2, yr 3 [1756-7], sikka mubarak badshah shah jahan 5 [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor Shah Jahan 1/5th], rev. zarb munbai sanah 3 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Bombay in the 3rd year of tranquil prosperity], 2.31g, 8h (Prid. 60, obv. of this coin illustrated [Sale, lot 455]; Stevens 7.29; KM. 271). Extremely fine and well-struck, toned. NGC AU58.