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.