Shree sikka is probably the most easily identifiable Maratha coin as it bears the letter 'Shree' in Devnagari on it.'Shree Sikka' was struck at 'Chakan' mint. This mint was operational during 1793-1800 AD. The Maratha empire was once again at its peak after the destructive war of 1761. The letter 'Shree' was used probably to reflect the same. Chakan is a place near Pune and in present days Chakan is known as Industrial area.
The placement of words on Shree Sikka is little diffrent. The symbol of 'Zurb' is place at the left side of the word 'Julus'. This is probably because the mint name 'Mominabad' was so big that it couldn't be accompanied in its usual position. There seems to be no coins minted in the year 1796 AD.
Obverse: Bears the name of Emperor 'Shah Alam' - 'Sikka Mubarak Shah Alam Badshah Gazi.
Reverse: Reverse bears the letter 'Shree' in the word 'Julus'.
There is no coin specimen found bearing all the symbols and a complete mint name on it. The study of multiple coins revealed the above given details.
Metal: Silver
Weight: 11.22 gms
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