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Independent Kingdoms: Maratha Confederacy, domains of the Peshwas - silver rupee in the name of Shah

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:NA Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 INR
Independent Kingdoms: Maratha Confederacy, domains of the Peshwas - silver rupee in the name of Shah
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Maratha Confederacy, domains of the Peshwas - silver rupee in the name of Shah Ali Gauhar (Shah Alam II), Chinchwad (Chinchur) mint, symbol of battle axe on reverse, M&W T1, 11.29g.

Shroff marks, Very fine, Rare.

The mint at Chinchwad that struck 'Furshee' (battle-axe marked) rupees was run by the Dev family who were hereditary incarnates of Moraya Gosawi, a 17th century holy man and an ardent devotee of Lord Ganesha. Later the mint moved to Pune and carried on striking coins with the same mint mark.