Iran AH 1178 rupi KM-638
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This specimen was lot 39 in Sincona sale 92 (Zürich, October 2024), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"IRAN Durrani Dynasty, Ahmad Shah, 1160-1186 AH (1747-1772). Rupi 1178 AH (1764/1765), Mashhad Mint. Fast FDC. Leicht gereinigt, About Mint State, Lightly cleaned. Purchased from A. Saeedi, London, in 1996."
According to the SCWC, the Mashhad mint struck this type 1168/8, 116x/9, 1170/10, 1171/11 and 1186. On this example, the date ("١١٧٨") is visible on the left of the obverse.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 11.58 g.
Catalog reference: Album 3092, Rabino CSM 758, KM 638.
- Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins, 3rd Ed. Santa Rosa, Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2011.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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