INDIA, Mughal Empire. Muhammad Bidar Bakht. AH 1202 / AD 1788. AR Rupee (22mm, 11.09 g, 6h). [Ahmadabad mint]. Dually dated AH 1202/3 and RY ‘ahd’ (AD 1788).

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 972. Estimated: $ 25 000

Islamic, Indian, & Related, Silver

Sold For $ 22 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Mughal Empire. Muhammad Bidar Bakht. AH 1202 / AD 1788. AR Rupee (22mm, 11.09 g, 6h). [Ahmadabad mint]. Dually dated AH 1202/3 and RY ‘ahd’ (AD 1788). Partial couplet takht/shah-i jahan muhammad bidar bakht (throne/lord of the world, Muhammad Bidar Bakht); AH date to lower left; floral ornament in exergue / Mint and RY date formulas; trace of mint name visible at top; floral ornament in exergue. BM –; Wright 2499 var. (AH date); Hull 2339 var. (same); KM 742; Zeno 93363 (same dies). Some light deposits, traces of die rust, minor porosity. Near EF. Extremely rare.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.