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This type features a further modification of the new coat of arms in which the female attendants are replaced by male ones wearing brimmed hats. Also, the mint epithet is changed from Suba (Province) Awadh to Mulk (Country) Awadh, a further assertion of independence from the Mughal emperor. SCARCE type in CHOICE condition!
From the collection of Alan DeShazo, the noted numismatist and author of several papers on Islamic coins.
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