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Lot No.165
AUC27
Mughals
Auction Date: 01-04-2017
Silver
Humayun (1st reign, 1530-1540), Silver Shahrukhi, Kabul Mint, 'Sikka Sa'adati' type, 3.92g. Obv: Kalima in circle, names and titles of Rashidoons around. Rev: In rectangular cartouche, legend Muhammad Humayun Badshah Ghazi; other titles, invocation and additional legend Sikka Sa'adati Fi al-Kabul in margins.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
This variety constitutes a rare occurrence in Humayun's coinage wherein the words 'Sikka Sa'adati' are added in the marginal legend. It is historically known that Humayun's courtiers were divided into ranks known as 'Muradi' and 'Sa'adati'. The term occurring on the coin may refer to the fact that it was struck especially for the Sa'adati rank-holders to perform court rituals like Nazar and Nisar.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 12,000-15,000
Sold For :
Rs. 15,000
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