MUGHAL EMPIRE. Jahangir, AH 1014-1037/1605-1627 A.D. Zodiac Mohur, Agra, blundered date AH 1[0]21 (for 1029) regnal year 16. Likely a restrike, struck at Agra, ca. late 18th, early 19th Century. Capricorn. Capricorn goat l. in radiant circle, outer line and bead circle. Rv. Poetic couplet: yafat dar Agra rui zar ziyur az-Jahangir Shah Shah Akbar (The face of gold received ornaments at Agra from Jahangir Shah [son of] Shah Akbar). 10.9 grams. Very minor pin scratch by regnal year. Extremely Fine. (Est. $1,200-$1,800)
Ex George Thomas Collection (NASCA May 1980, lot 719).
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