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Lot No.467
AUC09
Sultanates
Auction Date: 18-08-2012
Silver
Sultans of Gujarat, Shams al-Din Muzaffar Shah III, second reign (in revolt against Akbar, 1583-84 AD), Silver Half Rupee, Ah992, (G&G G649), 5.62g. Obv: Kalima within a rectangular doted border. Rev: the Sultan's name and patronymic in Arabic with AH date within a rectangular doted border.
About Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare.
The Mughal emperor Akbar defeated Muzaffar III, the last Sultan of Gujarat, in 1572 AD but he staged a revolt and temporarily regained his throne in 1583-84. The rebellion was soon quelled by the Mughals and Muzaffar III spent his last days in Mughal captivity.
During his second reign, he struck silver Rupees and fractions based on the Mughal monetary system. The fractions are very rare, and those dated AH992 are more so, having been struck towards the end of the rebellion.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 20,000-25,000
Sold For :
Rs. 30,000
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