CNG 91, Lot: 1289. Estimate $1000. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Mughal Empire. Nasir al-Din Muhammad Humayun. AH 937-947 and 962-963/AD 1530-1540 and 1555-1556. AR Rupee (28mm, 11.35 g, 9h). Bangala (Bengal) mint. Dated AH [9]45 (AD 1538/9). Shahada and “yarzaq allah man tasha’ bi-ghair hisab” within ornate linear quadrilobe; titles of Rashidun around / Name and title of Humayun within linear circular border; continuation ot titles and mint name in outer margin; partial AH date on either side of upper border. CIS B951; LOW 256 (listed as tanka). Near EF, toned, minor areas of flat strike. Rare.