Madras Mint – Early Coinages – Moghul System –
Silver, Rupee – Muḥammad Shāh 1719 to 1748 – Mint Name: Arcot
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Unless the left side
of the obverse is visible, it is very difficult to distinguish coins of
Muhammad from those of Ahmad. The reverse types described below have been
attributed to Muhammad.
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sikka
mubārak bādshāh ghazi muḥammad shāh [AH] (= the auspicious coin of the
Victorious Emperor Muhammad Shah [AH]). |
ẓarb
arkāt sanah (RY) julūs maimanat mānūs (= Struck at Arkot in the (RY) year
of tranquil prosperity). |
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Official Weight (g) |
11.43 |
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Actual Weight (g) |
11.67 |
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Actual Diameter (mm) |
20.0 |
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Composition |
Silver |
Catalogue
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Cat No. |
Photo Link |
Pr. No. |
Reverse |
AH |
RY |
Provenance |
√ Comments |
Rarity |
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2.47 |
√ 175. |
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115x |
x |
Ste, AshM, RJ, HC |
Fitzwilliam Museum (not sure
which type). The coin shown in Pr. is of this type. |
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2.47C |
√ 175c. |
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xxxx |
x |
Ste |
RR |
Reverse Varieties
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Dots |
There
are differences in the dots surrounding julūs. |
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Dots |
Large dot above julūs, 4 dots to right of a diamond below julūs and a small dot at the base
of the lotus |
Medium sized dot to left of lotus and a
diamond with 3 or 4 dots below julūs. |