Iran AH 1162 rupi KM-442.1

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Steve Album sale 39, lot 2672
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This specimen was lot 2672 in Stephen Album sale 39 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2021), where it sold for $228. The catalog description[1] noted, "AFSHARID: Shahrukh, 1748-1750, AR rupi, Isfahan, AH1162, although common at other mints, this type is extremely rare for Isfahan and Shiraz, gorgeous strike, EF." Shahrukh ruled three times; AH 1161-63, AH 1163-68, AH 1168-1210. Isfahan is mentioned in the SCWC for the seconnd reign only.

Recorded mintage: unknown but a rare mint.

Specification: 11.52 g, silver, this specimen 11.50 g.

Catalog reference: KM-442.1, A-2774.

Source:

  • Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins, 3rd Ed. Santa Rosa, Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2011.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 39, featuring the John Sylvester, Jr., Collection of Annamese Medals and Orders, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2020.

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