281, Lot: 569. Estimate $1000. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Mughal Empire. Shihab al-Din Muhammad Shah Jahan. 1627-1658. AV Mohur (23mm, 10.94 g, 6h). Surat mint. Dated Azar [AH 1038]; RY 2 (23 November-21 December AD 1628/9). KM 255.6. Superb EF, traces of light earthen deposits.
Ex Akola Hoard.
The Akola hoard is believed to be military pay minted at Surat for the troops fighting near Golcanda. Coins from the hoard are virtually as struck.