CNG 111, Lot: 941. Estimate $750. Sold for $1000. 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 (19mm, 10.94 g, 4h). Multan mint. Dually dated AH 1067 and RY 31 (19 January /14 February 1658 – 31 July 165 ). Shahada within knotted frame; oaths of Rashidun in outer margins / Name and title of Shah Jahan within knotted frame; continuation of legend and mint formula in outer fields. Cf. Wright 1011 (rupee); Hull 1571 var. (date); KM 260.13. Good VF. Lot include’s collector’s ticket. Last year of issue from this very rare gold mint for Shah Jahan.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection.