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Princely States

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Princely States Start Price:25,000.00 INR Estimated At:25,000.00 INR
Princely States
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Janjira Island, Nawab Sidi Muhammad Khan I (1803–1848 AD/1218–1265 AH), INO Shah Ali Gauhar,
Silver Rupee, 11.10grms, Fasli Date 1243/1835AD, Ankusi as Mintmark, Minted in Poona, Very Fine+, Very
Rare.
This silver rupee bears a bold Nagari countermark “JA,” unmistakably attributing it to the State of Janjira.
What sets this coin apart is the presence of a Fasli date—a rare and significant feature that aligns it with
Presidency-style coinage, yet it retains the distinct fabric and aesthetics of Peshwa-Maratha tradition. This
striking convergence of regional sovereignty and colonial influence captures a fascinating moment in
numismatic history, where two powerful legacies briefly converged in silver. While several Janjira-marked
rupees have surfaced over time, this appears to be the first known example bearing a Fasli date, making it
a truly exceptional and unusual specimen