Lot 43

Independent Kingdoms, Rohilkhand, Inayat Khan (AH 1176-1184, 1762-1771 AD), INO Shah Alam II (AH 1174-1221, 1759-1806 AD), Silver 1/2 Rupee, 5.58 gms, 20.45 mm, Itawa Mint (mostly visible at bottom on rev), RY 2, Sword (Talwar) with Wootz mintmark above 'he' which could be a 'be/pe/te'-class letter below the usual mark of scimitar (Sword / Talwar) on obverse, The letter below sword is a novelty among the varieties of rupees of Itawa mint. So far it is noted only on issues of RY 2 and 3, When ever this is a change in the administration and authority, the effects are visible & seen on the coins as well. This is definitely Rohilkhand. Unlisted in KM, Unlisted in all major publications, very fine+, very rare.