^Lot 445 INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, 2 rupees, dated AH 1172 (1758/59), regnal year 6 (fr

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, 2 rupees, dated AH 1172 (1758/59), regnal year 6 (frozen, Alamgir II), closed lotus mintmark, struck over a cut-down Spanish colonial bust 8 reales. KM-404.2; Prid-245. 19.83 grams. Bold AU details despite light surface corrosion, a few black areas but overall nicely toned, scarce type. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa