Awadh AH 1206(32) mohur Fr-1000

Sincona sale 77, lot 2514

This specimen was lot 2514 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 4,500 CHF (about US$5,642 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "INDIA | Princely States | Awadh, Jalal al-Din 'Ali under the Mughal Shah 'Alam II, 1174-1221 H. (1759-1806). Mohur Year 32 (1206 H.), Najibabad. Selten. NGC MS66. Prachtexemplar. (Rare, Cabinet piece.)" The SCWC lists this type for regnal years 18, 20, 23-27, 32 and 37. Some also have the AH date but not this one.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: gold, 10.7-11.4 g. This specimen is 10.64 g.

Catalog reference: Fr-1000, KM 120.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• 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.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

Link to:

• AH 1225(26) mohur
• Coins and currency dated 1791