APIΣTOBIOΣ above
almost very fine with a stronger reverse
double saltire stops in legend
double struck mainly in legend with consequent large spread to flan
good very fine and a scarce mint
MS61 | Mysore, Tipu Sultan, Double Rupee. APIΣTOBIOΣ aboveIndia, Mysore, Tipu Sultan (1787 1799), silver Double Rupee, Patan, AM 1218, year 8, deen e Ahmad Muhammad dar Jahan Roshan ze Fatah Haidar ast, Imami, Zarb Patan, saal Zabarjad, Sana 1218 AM" with the initial letter 'Ha' in the center, rev. huwas sultan al Waheed al Adil, Tarikh julus, saal sakh, suwem Bahari, Sana 8 julusi, 22. 75g, (KM 127a; H 49). In NGC holder graded MS 61.