Stephen Album Rare Coins

Auction 49  –  13 - 17 June 2024

Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 49

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 13.06.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 14.06.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Sa, 15.06.2024, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Su, 16.06.2024, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, 1719-1748, AV mohur (10.56g), Surat, year one (ahad), KM-E438.1, scarce type with titles ba-lutf allah badshah-i-zaman; this and all examples on CoinArchives struck from the same dies as the KM-illustrated example; struck only during Muhammad's first regnal year, XF, R. This type is listed in the British Museum Collection as number 953 and attributed to Nikusiyar Mohammed who was a claimant to the throne of India. He had been in prison from 1681 to 1719 and initiated a war to seize the throne in 1719, but quickly failed.

Estimate: USD 750 - 1000

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Price realized 750 USD
Starting price 750 USD
Estimate 750 USD
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