CNG 91, Lot: 1302. Estimate $1500. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Mughal Empire. Shihab al-Din Muhammad Shah Jahan. AH 1037-1068/AD 1627-1658. AV Mohur (24mm, 10.98 g, 2h). Surat mint. Dated Azar [AH [1038]; RY 2 (23 November-21 December AD 1628/9). Kalima, mint formula, Ilahi month, and RY date / Couplet citing name and title of Shah Jahan in seven lines. Wright -; Hull -; KM 255.6. Choice EF, traces of underlying luster.