Lot 2280

Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

India, Native Princely State, Awadh, in the name of Mughal emperor Shah Alam II, (A.H.1174-1221, A.D.1759-1806), silver rupee, (11.10 g), Muhammadabad Banares Mint, RY 26, AH 1222 (1807-8 issue), with flag and fish symbol, "frozen regal year", (KM.103.2); another similar (11.14 g), AH 1232 (1816-7 issue). Both with very clear dates and symbols, about as struck about extremely fine, in collector's descriptive flips, very scarce. (2)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection, from Noble Numismatics Sale 122 (lot 1971 part) for the first coin.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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