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Lot No.198
AUC50
Princely States
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Gold
Bahawalpur, Muhammad Bahawal Khan II (1778-1809 AD), gold 'Nazarana' mohur, Bahawalpur mint, in the name of Shah Shuja'a al-Mulk of Afghanistan, RY Ahd, 11.05g. Obv: Couplet, Sikka zad bar Seem wa Zar chun Mihr wa Mah / Shah-I deen Parwar Shuja'a ul-Mulk Shah. Rev: Mint-name, RY and Jalus formula.
A beautiful and most impressive gem mint state mohur, delivering bright and wholesome lustrous beauty, with razor sharp striking, and stunning allure. Excellent eye appeal. Mint state, Very rare in this grade.
While the coins were struck by the Nawab of Bahawalpur, they were issued in the name of the reigning Durrani King of Afghanistan, Shah Shuja al-Mulk. Issuing coins in the name of Shah Shuja was an indication of the political relationship or a strategic submission to the Durrani power at the time.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,80,000-2,20,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,90,000
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