Lot 831

Indian Princely States, Tonk State, Amir Khan (AH 1213-1250, 1798-1834 AD), INO Muhammad Akbar II (AH 1221-1253, 1806-1837 AD), Copper Paisa, 15.24 gms, 24.29 mm, AH 121(9), RY 7, Obverse: Sikka Mubarak Sahib Qirani Muhammad akbar Shah Badshahi, Reverse: Dar al Zarb Tonk Amir Khan Shah Khuda Khud Rast Tawakkal, The meaning of the Persian phrase 'Khuda Khud Rast Tawakkal' means 'God himself is the trust'. This statement of trust on God is so well suited to the turbulent times of the afghan adventurer who managed to become a Nawab by the grace of the Almighty! The date is AH1219 and regnal year is 7th regnal year of Akbar II corresponding to AD1813. This coin is the only coin which has the name of the nawab on the coin. The mint name has the same epithet 'Dar al zarb' as seen much láter on the coins of the Tonk mint. The coin also has the symbols of the Aghan Pulwar (A type of sword) which indicate his Afghan roots, Unlisted in KM, very fine, rare.