Hi, I got this coin as a gift... Its a gold Indian coin from what I know... probably a presidency, could anyone tell me anything more about it? What does the arabic script on it say? Its 3.08 grams in weight... Thanks!
It's a Gold quarter mohur issued by East India Company under Bengal Presidency. East India Company had several mints operating under Bengal Presidency like Farukkhabad, Murshidabad, Calcutta, Dacca and Patna. On Obverse, the top line has a date AH 1204. The middle and last line has name of ruling king in Delhi, i.e. "coin issued in name of Shah Alam II". Reverse has a frozen regal year 19 next to a star mint mark. The bottom line reads mintname 'Zarb Murshidabad" means struck in city of Murshidabad. Now the same reverse die was used at Calcutta mint too. So, differentiate the coins of these two mints, they used a different milling on the rim. The straight milled coins were produced by Calcutta mint while oblique milled coins where issued by Murshidabad mint. So, you need to check the milling on this coin and based on your finding, you can find the correct mint of this coin. These small presidency gold coins are scarce and tough to get in nice collectible condition. Many of these end up being used in jewelry pieces. So, enjoy a nice addition in your collection. Regards Ballabh Garg
Thanks a lot Ballabh! I really appreciate the help! It seems to be straight milling, so I guess Calcutta (the edges are very worn out) Yeah its a great gift, I'm lucky to have nice friends I know!
