CNG 87, Lot: 1491. Estimate $300. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AFGHANISTAN, Emirate. Barakzai Dynasty. ’Abd al-Rahman. AH 1297-1319 / AD 1880-1901. CU 100 Dinar (40mm, 44.61 g, 12h). Milled coinage. Kabul mint. Dated AH 1311 (AD 1894). Legend in five lines in Arabic; all within wreath / Royal palace; flag to left and right; below, legend in two lines in Arabic; all within wreath. KM 809. Near VF, brown surfaces. Rare.

From the HLT Collection.