Description
Maratha Confedracy, Kolhapur Chatrapati, Desai Family, In the name of Aurangzeb Alamgir, Silver Rupee, 11.10grms, Minted at Chikodi, Shambhu-Peerkhani Type, Mintmark Shivlingam & Flower design, Very Fine+, Very Scarce Chikodi and Dicholi mints are classified as Shambhu Peerkhani type for silver coins because they issued silver rupees under the authority of Shambhuji Peerkhani, a local Maratha official or administrator empowered to mint. These coins are distinct in their legends, calligraphy, and motifs—often incorporating Maratha dynastic marks or inscriptions in Devanagari and Persian—setting them apart from regular imperial or regional silver issues. The style denotes both administrative authority and regional identity in Maratha-controlled territories.
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