Lot 296

Mughal Akbar Sarhind Mint Copper Dam

Auction # 9 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1200 - 1500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Unlisted type in KM
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
extra fine
Diameter
21.44 mm
Weight
20.42 gms
Denomination
Dam
Calendar/Year
AH 963-1014, 1556-1605 AD

Mughal, Akbar (AH 963-1014, 1556-1605 AD), Copper Dam, 20.42 gms, 21.44 mm, Sarhind Mint, Year 4x, Obv. Persian legend "sana elahi", within a dotted circle, Rev. Persian legend "zarb Sarhind", within a dotted circle, almost complete dotted border visible on both sides, Note: The example listed in KM is read as 'Sahrind' but this is the new type where the mint master has engraved the die in a stylistic form using the Persian "Re" instead Persian "He". Unlisted type in KM, extra fine, extremely rare.