Chandor' or 'Chandvad' is near Nashik in present day Maharashtra. The mint at Chandor is said to be started by Malhar Rao Holkar around 1763-64 AD. However the coins are found only of the period of Tukoji Holkar which was a commander of Peshwa Madhav Rao after the demise of Malhar Rao Holkar.
These coins bears the mark of 'Tura', a marathi word which is an Ornament of Turban/Pagdi.
Coins bearing the date and regnal year are very rare.
The coin shown here is of 5.5 gms and is in excellent condition. It is with the name of Shah Alam II but due to its small size the name is not completely visible on the flan.
Obverse: Letters 'shah' from 'Badshah' can be seen.
Reverse: Shows 'Tura' between the letters 'Julus' and a Flower in the word 'Julus'.
Metal: Silver
Weight: 5.5 gms
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