Nawabs of Arcot,

In the name of Muhammad Shah (1730-1748 AD),

Mint: Mahmud Bandar (Porto Novo or Parangi pettai),

Deno: Copper 1/4 Paisa,

Obv: Persian legend "Muhammad Shah",

Rev: Persian legend "zarb Mahmud Bandar" wirh "sana julus",

Wt: 2.92g, Sz: 12.00mm, Ref: (Unlisted in KM), Cond: very fine, Rarity: Rare.

Note: Mahmud Bandar was the name given to Porto Novo or Parangipettai, a harbor town located south of Puducherry, on the mouth of the Vellar River.