Lot 2013

Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

India, Mughal, Shah Alam Bahadur, (A.H. 1119-1124., A.D.1707-1712), silver rupee, (12.00 g), Azimabad mint, dated AH 1123, RY 5, (KM.347.4). Extremely fine, in collector's descriptive flip, rare.

This coin type struck to a standard that was approximately 1/24 heavier than the standard rupee. It was published by Alan Deshazo in the ONS Journal #220 (summer 2014). A similar example sold by Steve Album Sale 22, (lot 774) realised US$650.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$220

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