Iran AH 1170 shahi KM-485.2
This specimen was lot 76447 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2024), where it sold for $168. The catalog description[1] noted, "IRAN. Hotaki Dynasty. Shahi, AH 1170 (1756/57). Shiraz Mint. Azad Khan. NGC AU-55. An elusive issue of Azad Khan, delivering brilliant retained luster, with strong strike quality and a general eye appeal." Wikipedia comments, "The Hotak dynasty (Pashto: د هوتکيانو ټولواکمني Persian: امپراتوری هوتکیان) was an Afghan monarchy founded by Ghilji Pashtuns that briefly ruled portions of Iran and Afghanistan during the 1720s. It was established in April 1709 by Mirwais Hotak, who led a successful rebellion against the declining Persian Safavid empire." This type was struck at Isfahan and Shiraz (shown here) 1167 only. Ten shahi made a rupi.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.15 g, silver.
Catalog reference: A-2733.1 (RR); KM-485.2.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2024 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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