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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.
 
* 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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Revision as of 18:32, 16 November 2024

Sincona sale 88, lot 128

This specimen was lot 128 in Sincona sale 88 (Zurich, May 2024), where it sold for 700 CHF (about US$925 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"IRAN, Zand Dynasty, Sadeq Khan, 1193-1195 AH (1779-1781). 1/4 Mohur Ashrafi 1195 AH (1781), Kerman Mint. Äusserst selten; Extremely rare. NGC MS63. Purchased from B. Schulten, Köln, in 1989."

Sadeq Khan was Karim Khan's brother and the uncle of Karim's successor Abol-Fath Khan. After setting Abol-Fath Khan aside, Sadeq Khan ruled in his own right until his death in 1781. This type B quarter mohur (KM A552) is listed for Shiraz only; a type A quarter mohur (KM 551.3) is listed for Kirman.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.75 g, gold, this specimen 2.71 g.

Catalog reference: Album 2811 (as 1/8 Mohur), KM A552 (as 1/2 Mohur), Farahbakhsh -.

Source:

  • 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 88, The Kian Collection - Part II, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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