Description
Shah Alam II (1174–1221 AH / c. 1760–1806 CE), Copper Paisa, 12.70 grams, Minted at Haidernagar, dated AH 117(7), Early issue of Haider Ali, Very Fine+, Very Rare In 1177 AH (1763–64 CE), Haider Ali of Mysore consolidated power by expanding his military influence across southern India, asserting de facto independence while still nominally recognizing Mughal authority, and began issuing coins in the name of the Mughal emperor to legitimize his rule.