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| − | The first specimen was lot 23271 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $3,360. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[India|INDIA]]. [[India, Mughal Empire|Mughal Empire]]. Mohur, AH 1159 Year 29 (1746). Shahjahanabad (Delhi) Mint. Muhammad Shah. NGC MS-65. A wonderful Gem example, the present specimen delivers and exacting strike on the flan of rich golden color. Escaping really any evidence of handling or marking, this beautiful piece deliver all the charm and appeal one could ever want. The date on the NGC holder is unlisted in Krause, though the upper right prong makes it impossible to confirm a definitive AH date of 1159." The second specimen was lot 911 in Stephen Album sale 45 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2023), where it sold for $1,560. The catalog description<sup>[ | + | The first specimen was lot 23271 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $3,360. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[India|INDIA]]. [[India, Mughal Empire|Mughal Empire]]. Mohur, AH 1159 Year 29 (1746). Shahjahanabad (Delhi) Mint. Muhammad Shah. NGC MS-65. A wonderful Gem example, the present specimen delivers and exacting strike on the flan of rich golden color. Escaping really any evidence of handling or marking, this beautiful piece deliver all the charm and appeal one could ever want. The date on the NGC holder is unlisted in Krause, though the upper right prong makes it impossible to confirm a definitive AH date of 1159." The second specimen was lot 911 in Stephen Album sale 45 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2023), where it sold for $1,560. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, 1719-1748, AV mohur, Shahjahanabad, AH1159 year 29, superb strike, NGC graded MS64." This type is listed from four mints in India. The SCWC notes this type for years 3-30, including an 115x/29. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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| + | * 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. | ||
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''The January 2023 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Taraszka Collection and the Mark and Dottie Salton Collection,'' Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''The January 2023 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Taraszka Collection and the Mark and Dottie Salton Collection,'' Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022. | ||
* <sup>[2]</sup>Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, ''Auction 45,'' Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2022. | * <sup>[2]</sup>Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, ''Auction 45,'' Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2022. | ||
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* [[Mughal Empire AH1156/27 mohur Fr-832|AH 1156/27 mohur, Shahjahanabad mint]] | * [[Mughal Empire AH1156/27 mohur Fr-832|AH 1156/27 mohur, Shahjahanabad mint]] | ||
| + | * [[Mughal Empire AH (1159)/29 1/2 rupee KM-433.8|AH (1159)/29 half rupee, Murshidabad mint]] | ||
* [[Mughal Empire AH 1160/30 rupee KM-436.15|AH 1160/30 rupee, Banaras mint]] | * [[Mughal Empire AH 1160/30 rupee KM-436.15|AH 1160/30 rupee, Banaras mint]] | ||
| − | * [[Mughal Empire | + | * [[Mughal Empire AH1165/5 mohur Fr-836|AH 1165/5 mohur, Akbarabad mint]] |
* [[Coins and currency dated 1746]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1746]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2023 NYINC sale]][[Category: Coinage of the Indian states]][[Category:Selections from Stephen Album sale 45]] | [[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2023 NYINC sale]][[Category: Coinage of the Indian states]][[Category:Selections from Stephen Album sale 45]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:53, 2 January 2026
The first specimen was lot 23271 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $3,360. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA. Mughal Empire. Mohur, AH 1159 Year 29 (1746). Shahjahanabad (Delhi) Mint. Muhammad Shah. NGC MS-65. A wonderful Gem example, the present specimen delivers and exacting strike on the flan of rich golden color. Escaping really any evidence of handling or marking, this beautiful piece deliver all the charm and appeal one could ever want. The date on the NGC holder is unlisted in Krause, though the upper right prong makes it impossible to confirm a definitive AH date of 1159." The second specimen was lot 911 in Stephen Album sale 45 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2023), where it sold for $1,560. The catalog description[2] noted, "MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, 1719-1748, AV mohur, Shahjahanabad, AH1159 year 29, superb strike, NGC graded MS64." This type is listed from four mints in India. The SCWC notes this type for years 3-30, including an 115x/29.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 10.7-10.9 g, gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-832; KM-439.4.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The January 2023 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Taraszka Collection and the Mark and Dottie Salton Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
- [2]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 45, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2022.
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