Rare Off-Metal Rupee

361, Lot: 171. Estimate $750. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AFGHANISTAN, Kingdom. Habib Allah. AH 1319-1337 / AD 1901-1919. AV “Rupee” (25mm, 10.00 g, 12h). Dated AH 1334 (AD 1915/6). Legend in wreath / National emblem in center of star; all in wreath. KM 853a. EF. Rare off metal strike.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.