Lot # 409 - Silver One and Half Rupee of Shah Jahan Begum of Bhopal State.
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| Start Price 90000 | Estimated Price 90000-120000 |
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| Full Description: Bhopal, Shah Jahan Begum, Silver 1½ Rupee, Obv & Rev: kalima shahada in arabic legend, 16.30g, 23.50mm, (KM Y # D14), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Shahajahan Begum of the Bhopal state was the only ruler who had issued 1½ rupee denomination coin. No other ruler or state reportedly has issued 1½ rupee denomination from any Indian Princely State. Same type of coin had appeared in one of the Indian auction few years ago (2-3 Years probably) and was sold for Rs. 1,85,000+. This specimen is missing from various serious collections of Bhopal State coins.
Beautifully struck with lovely toning, one of the highest rarity in Bhopal state. | ||||