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Bengal Presidency: INO Shah Alam II, Azimabad, Silver 1/8 Rupee

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Colonial Start Price:6,000.00 CAD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 7,000.00 CAD
Bengal Presidency: INO Shah Alam II, Azimabad, Silver 1/8 Rupee
Azimabad Mint, RY 5, 1/8 Rupee (2 anna), INO Shah Alam II, Hand struck, Extremely Rare.Notes: A scarce late-Mughal fractional denomination from Bihar (attributed to Presidency), reflecting a period of declining imperial control and the growing autonomy of regional mints. Issues from Azimabad are particularly elusive, and fractional strikes are seldom encountered in the market. The short and politically unstable reign of Shah Alam II during his early years further enhances the historical context of this piece, making it a highly desirable acquisition for collectors specializing in Mughal and provincial coinage.