2024-10-04 Fri

A silver double rupee, also known as Haidari, from the reign of Mysore King Tipu Sultan, was sold for INR 2,90,000 at an auction held in Bengaluru on July 12, 2024. This coin was minted at Patan (Shrirangapatan) in the Mauludi year 1198, during the 2nd regnal year of Tipu Sultan. The silver rupee is embellished with rosettes in the field on both sides.

The obverse is inscribed with the legend Ahmad Din Dar Janan Ast Raushan Ze Fateh Haider He Zarb Pattan Saal-i-Azal-Sanah 1198 Hijri with Dotted rosettes. The reverse is inscribed with the legend Huwa As-Sultan Al-Waheed Al-adil Seum Bahari Saal Azal Sanah 2 Julus, with rosettes.