Struck During the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-1842)

Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 1735. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 September 2007.  Sold For $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AFGHANISTAN, Durrani Shahs. Shah Shuja' al-Mulk. Third reign, AH 1255-1258 / AD 1839-1842. AV Mohur (7.42 g, 12h). Kabul mint. Dated AH 1256 (AD 1840/1). Name and titles of Shah Shuja' al-Mulk; AH date to lower left / Continuation of titles and mint. Album 3144; KM 487 (an unlisted date); Friedberg 11. Good VF, some deposits. Rare.