Bombay Mint – Silver Fifth Rupees (Fanams), Reverse VI

Reverse VI: Like obverse F, this is by far the most distinct reverse type and there are many noteworthy aspects to it. Firstly, the execution of the word julūs is very different from what has been listed so far. The chronological detail is clearly 9, the frozen regnal year that becomes a feature from reverse IV onwards. The mint name is preceded by what looks like a remnant of ‘Fi’, but is most likely a version of ẓarb, even though a downward sloping stroke appears to its right.

Rev VI