Obverse |
Legend, naming Muhammad Shah, AH date off flan |
Reverse |
Legend, including mint name Munbai, mintmark 5-petalled flower with stem and regnal year 30 |
Date |
RY 30 (= AH 1160 = 1747-48 CE) |
Weight |
11.52 gm. |
Diameter |
22-23 mm. |
Die axis |
1 o'clock |
Reference |
KM 163 |
Comments |
The Mughal style coinage was commenced in Bombay in 1717. The five-petalled flower with stem became the mintmark for Bombay in 1735. This coin is a SCARCE type, UNLISTED in Pridmore, and in CHOICE condition. |