Lot 328

Mughal, Aurangzeb (AH 1068-1118, 1658-1707 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.06 gms, 22.55 mm, Dar ul Khilafat Shahjahanabad Mint (mostly visible at top on rev), AH 1109, RY Ahd, A freak coin error, "Freak coins" and "mule coins" are colorful terms often used in the world of numismatics, "Freak coins" typically refer to highly unmatched dies, often characterized by illogical pairing of dies. On the other hand, "mule coins" are sometimes slang for 2 dies used in the same coin which are mismatched but are justfied or done by mistake in the mint itself during the process of minting. Both terms highlight the diverse and sometimes unpredictable nature of numismatic coins, collectible, fine+, very scarce.