Humayun as Vassal to the Persian Shah

CNG 87, Lot: 1709. Estimate $1000. Sold for $600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Mughal Empire. Nasir al-Din Muhammad Humayun. 1530-1540 and 1555-1556. AR Mithqal (27mm, 4.25 g, 4h). Qandahar mint. Struck in the name of the Persian Shah, Tahmasp I. Shi’a kalima with name and titles of Tahmasp I as overlord / Name and titles of Humayun; mint to left. Wright -; Hull-; Lowick, Joint pp. 75-76. VF, areas of flat strike. Rare.