Lot 1851

Sale 136 · 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, (12.03 g), Azimabad mint, dated AH 1123, RY 5, (1711-1712), (KM.347.4). Good very 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
$180

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