Lot 3621
Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Rafi' al Daulah Shah Jahan II, (1131 A.H., 1719 A.D.), silver rupee, 11.51 grams, Azimabad Mint (Patna), Hijri date [11]31AH, Regal year 1, Ruler's name at top and centre on obverse, mint at top on reverse, (KM.415.5, Lucknow 3759, Nagpur 594-5). Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
He was the older brother of Rafi-ud-Darjat and grandson of Bahandur Shah. Installed as emperor by the Sayyid Brothers who killed his brother. A mere puppet he was removed shortly after installation after a reign of three months.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180