Independent Kingdom ; Silver Rupee In the name of Shah Alam II, Ravishnagar Sagar mint, mint name at bottom on rev, RY 55, flag as mint mark on obv.

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Independent Kingdom; Silver Rupee

In the name of Shah Alam II, Ravishnagar Sagar mint, mint name at bottom on rev, RY 55, flag as mint mark on obv.

Sagar was conquered by the Marathas in early 18th century. Around 1735 the Peshwa appointed Gobind Rao to govern the territories. Who was followed by his sons. The Maratha mint started functioning in 1784 (AH 1198) “SAVE HERITAGE SAVE COINS”