Rohilkhand AH 1185(13) mohur

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Sincona sale 90, lot 1335
Awadh in 1792, with Rohilkhand to the northwest

This specimen was lot 1335 in Sincona sale 90 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 2,200 CHF (about US$2,907 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"INDIEN Independent Kingdoms, Rohilkhand, Zabita Khan, 1183-1188 AH (1770-1774). Mohur Year 13 (1185 AH), Najibabad. In the name of Shah 'Alam II (1759-1806). NGC MS65. Prachtexemplar. Das durch NGC höchstbewertete Exemplar. (Cabinet piece, Finest certified by NGC.)"

Wikipedia comments, "Najibabad is a town in the Bijnor district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, located near the city of Bijnor." This mohur was struck in years 2-5, 13 and 16.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 10.7-11.6 g, gold, this specimen 10.81 g.

Catalog reference: KM 100.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 90, Münzen und Medaillen der Welt, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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