Bombay Presidency (British East India Company), Transitional Issue in the name of Shah Alam II (1759–1806 CE)
1 Rupee – Poona (Pune) Mint, Ankushi type
Obverse: Urdu legend Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi Shah Ali Gauhar (Shah Alam II), with ornamental dots and lozenge marks.
Reverse: Urdu legend Zarb Muhiabad Poona / Sanah Julus Maimanat Manus, with date in Fasli era (Devanagari script), mint name Poona clearly visible.
Privy Mark: Small ankush (elephant goad) symbol appears, diagnostic of this type.
Metal: Silver
Weight: ~11.1 g
Diameter: ~20.5 mm
Mint: Poona (Pune), Transitional Mint under Bombay Presidency
Date: Fasli Era 1228–1244 (≈ 1820–1833 CE)
Denomination: 1 Rupee
References: KM# 211.1 (listed under India Independent Kingdoms but historically an EIC transitional issue)
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? Numismatic Notes
These rupees were struck after the Third Anglo–Maratha War (1817–1818), when the British defeated the Peshwas and took control of Pune.
Though issued under the East India Company, the coins continued in the name of Shah Alam II to maintain acceptability in local trade.
The Fasli calendar was used (beginning in July), with dates in Devanagari numerals.
The ankush (elephant goad) mintmark is iconic and ties the issue to Poona.
A highly collectible transitional coin — bridging Maratha coinage and Bombay Presidency EIC issues.
