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Maratha Kingdom, Patwardhans of Miraj, Murtazabad (Miraj) Mint&nbsp;(off flan), Silver 2 Annas or 1/8 Rupee, Fasli 122X,&nbsp;In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv:&nbsp;Devanagari legend “Shri Ganapati” (partly off flan)&nbsp;appears at the top, honouring the family deity. Below it, a clear Persian inscription: "(Shah Alam Bahadur Bad)shah Ghazi",&nbsp;referring to the nominal Mughal overlord Shah Alam II,&nbsp;Fasli date “122X” visible in the exergue, Rev: Devanagari legend “Sri Pantapradhan” (partially visible) at top, referencing the Peshwa’s title ("Pantapradhan" meaning Prime Minister), Below, Persian legend "julus manus" (regnal year), and traces of the mint name “Murtazabad” (off flan),1.42g, 11.80mm (Unpublished and Unlisted), struck with sharpness, attractive patina and original toning, about extremely fine,&nbsp;Exceedingly Rare.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Note:&nbsp;This remarkable and&nbsp;previously unrecorded denomination&nbsp;was issued during the turbulent conflict between the&nbsp;Patwardhans of Miraj&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Kolhapur Chhatrapatis. The&nbsp;fort of Miraj, granted as a&nbsp;jagir&nbsp;to&nbsp;Govind Hari Patwardhan&nbsp;by&nbsp;Madhavrao Peshwa, served as the issuing site.<o:p></o:p>Commonly known among numismatists as the&nbsp;“Ganapati–Pantapradhan Rupee,”&nbsp;this coin was struck by the Patwardhans to express their allegiance to the Peshwas. The inscription&nbsp;“Pantapradhan”&nbsp;— meaning&nbsp;Prime Minister&nbsp;— proudly honors the Peshwa’s exalted title and symbolizes the administrative and political hierarchy of late Maratha governance.<o:p></o:p>This example represents the first known appearance of a 1/8 Rupee (Two Annas) of this type in any public auction. Unpublished and unlisted in standard reference catalogs including the Wiggins, and Krause-Mishler.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>A coin of immense rarity and historical importance — a true highlight for advanced collectors of&nbsp;Maratha or Mughal–feudatory coinage.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>

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