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[[Image:S77-2498.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 77, lot 2498]] | [[Image:S77-2498.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 77, lot 2498]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 2498 in Sincona sale 77 ( | + | This specimen was lot 2498 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 1,400 CHF (about US$1,699 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''INDIA | [[India, Mughal Empire|Mughal Empire]]. Muhammad Shah, 1131-1161 H. (1719-1748). Mohur Year 14 (1144/1145 H.), Dar al-khilafa Shahjahanabad. NGC MS64. Prachtvolle Erhaltung.'' (Magnificent condition.)"</blockquote> The Mughal Empire stretched over most of India in the early eighteenth century and numerous mints struck gold mohurs for the emperor. The Mughal Empire dominated India during the seventeenth century but broke up in the eighteenth century under external attack, Hindu rebellion and civil war. This collapse allowed European colonizers entry into the subcontinent and eventual British control. This type is listed from four mints in India. It was struck at Shahjahanabad AH 1133-1158. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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| + | * Album, Stephen, ''Checklist of Islamic Coins, 3rd Ed.'' Santa Rosa, Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2011. | ||
| + | * 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. | * Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | ||
| − | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland'', Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022. | |
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, | ||
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* [[Mughal Empire AH1140/10 mohur Fr-832|AH 1140/10 mohur, Shahjahanabad mint]] | * [[Mughal Empire AH1140/10 mohur Fr-832|AH 1140/10 mohur, Shahjahanabad mint]] | ||
* [[Mughal Empire AH1142/12 mohur Fr-832|AH 1142/12 mohur, Shahjahanabad mint]] | * [[Mughal Empire AH1142/12 mohur Fr-832|AH 1142/12 mohur, Shahjahanabad mint]] | ||
| + | * [[Mughal Empire AH 1143/13 rupee KM-436.1|AH 1143/13 rupee, Ahmadabad mint]] | ||
| + | * [[Mughal Empire AH 1143/13 rupee KM-436.39|AH 1143/13 rupee, Kora mint]] | ||
| + | * [[Mughal Empire AH 1144/14 rupee KM-436.39|AH 1144/14 rupee, Kora mint]] | ||
* [[Mughal Empire AH1145/15 mohur Fr-832|AH 1145/15 mohur, Shahjahanabad mint]] | * [[Mughal Empire AH1145/15 mohur Fr-832|AH 1145/15 mohur, Shahjahanabad mint]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1731]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1731]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:50, 2 January 2026
This specimen was lot 2498 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 1,400 CHF (about US$1,699 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"INDIA | Mughal Empire. Muhammad Shah, 1131-1161 H. (1719-1748). Mohur Year 14 (1144/1145 H.), Dar al-khilafa Shahjahanabad. NGC MS64. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. (Magnificent condition.)"
The Mughal Empire stretched over most of India in the early eighteenth century and numerous mints struck gold mohurs for the emperor. The Mughal Empire dominated India during the seventeenth century but broke up in the eighteenth century under external attack, Hindu rebellion and civil war. This collapse allowed European colonizers entry into the subcontinent and eventual British control. This type is listed from four mints in India. It was struck at Shahjahanabad AH 1133-1158.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 10.6-10.9 g, gold, this specimen 10.87 g.
Catalog reference: Fr-832; KM 439.4.
- Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins, 3rd Ed. Santa Rosa, Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2011.
- 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 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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