366, Lot: 148. Estimate $500. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PRINCELY STATES, Awadh. Nasir al-Din Haidar. AH 1243-1253 / AD 1827-1837. AV Ashrafi (27mm, 10.74 g, 1h). In his name of Sulaiman Jah. Lucknow mint. Dually dated AH 1243; RY ahd (AD 1827). Legend citing Nasir al-Din Haidar as Sulaiman Jah; AH date in lower field / Crowned khatar with tiger supporters and banners; RY date below; mint formula in outer margin. KM 190; Friedberg 1011. EF, areas of light toning and underlying luster. Very rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.