294, Lot: 948. Estimate $2500. Sold for $3250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Mughal Empire. Shihab al-Din Muhammad Shah Jahan. 1627-1658. AV Mohur (23mm, 10.95 g, 9h). Surat mint. Dated RY 2 (AD 1628), month of Azar. KM 255.6. UNC, a few insignificant deposits. Bold, well centered strike. Lustrous.

Ex Akola Hoard.

The Akola hoard is believed to be military pay minted at Surat for the troops fighting near Golcanda. Coins from the hoard are virtually as struck.