Lot 545

Indian Princely States, Gwalior State, Daulat Rao (AH 1209-1243, 1794-1827 AD), INO Shah Alam II (AH 1174-1221, 1759-1806 AD), Copper 1/4 Paisa, 3.21 gms, 16.14 mm, Issue of Jean Baptiste Filose, Shadhora or Sabalgarh Mint (By type), Mace & inverted battle axe Symbols, Jean Baptiste Filose was the son of a French soldier who had gained an appointment in the army of the Scindias. Jean-Baptiste followed in his father's footsteps and eventually became commander in chief of the Scindian army. He helped expand the territory under Gwalior rule in a large area to the southwest of the city, between the rivers Chambal and Betwa. His career and coinage are studied in detail by Shailendra Bhandare in an article entitled "Making the most in 'Troubled Times': Jean-Baptiste Filose and his Coinage," JONS 198 (Winter 2009), fine+, extremely rare fraction.