18th Century (?) Mughal rupees [solved]

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Good day to you,

 

I recently came into possession of a few Mughal rupees. Unfortunately, my knowledge of Persian or Hindustani is non-existent...

 

The first coin presumably dates from the second half of the 18th century. (AD)

 

The second coin looks quite similar.

 

The third coin looks somewhat like the Farrukhsiyar rupees, but does not really match the various types I have seen. Early 18th century?

 

Could someone please help me place these coins?

 

Many thanks in advance!

 

Petrarca

Hello!

 

First and second coins: N#50428

 

1- Year 9 (blue), 1139 or 1140 Hijri (pink, not fully visible), 1727 or 1728 Gregorian

 

 

2- Year 7 (blue), 1137 or 1138 Hijri (pink, not fully visible), 1725 or 1726 Gregorian

 

Thank you so much, Higuera!

I'm sorry for abusing, but do you think Farrukhsiyar makes sense for the 3rd one, or am I miles away?

Best regards!

Petrarca

After some deep research 😅, this is my guess:

 

https://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=9344

https://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=29971

 

Similar to: N#469132

 

 

 

Obverse:

 

Regnal year 4 (blue)

Lettering from up to down (not fully visible)

میمنت المانوس 

جلوس سنہ ۴

ضرب بریلی 

Maymanat Mánus 

Julús Sanah 4 

Zarb Bareli

Meaning roughly: “Struck at Bareli, in the 4th year of the auspicious reign”.

 

 

Reverse:

 

Hijri year 11?? (pink)

Lettering from up to down (not fully visible)

۱۱?? محمد شاه

بادشاه غازى

سكه مبارك

Muhammad Shah 11?? 

Badshah Ghazi 

Sikka Mubarak

Meaning roughly: “11??(date) - Auspicious coin of Muhammad Shah, the Absolute Emperor and Victorious Conqueror”

Many thanks for your kind and professional help, Higuera, you truly shone a light in the darkness!

Petrarca
Status changed to Solved (Petrarca, 17 May 2026, 23:05)

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