Lot No : 183
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Farrukhsiyar(c. 1713-1719CE), Gold Mohur, 10.90grms, Minted at Khujista Bunyad, Very Fine, Scarce Issued during a period of intense court intrigue and noble dominance, this coin belongs to an era when imperial authority weakened significantly. The emperor’s reign saw factional power struggles, Maratha expansion, Sikh suppression, Rajput negotiations, and the pivotal 1717 farman granting major trade privileges to the British East India Company.
150000
Lot No : 184
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Farrukhsiyar(c. 1713-1719CE), Gold Pagoda, 3.40grms, RY04, Minted at Imtiyazgarh(Adoni), Extremely rare coin with rosette decorations on obverse, deep strike, Very Rare. Adoni - A strategically significant mint in the Deccan. During his reign, Adoni was under growing Maratha influence and local Nawab authority, challenging Mughal control. This coin reflects Farrukhsiyar’s efforts to assert imperial legitimacy, maintain revenue collection, and oversee regional trade. Despite weakening central power, the minting at Imtiyazgarh symbolized continued Mughal presence in southern India. The pagoda’s design exemplifies Mughal artistry and authority, making it both a historically important and highly desirable piece for collectors and numismatists.
85000
Lot No : 187
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Muhammad Shah(c. 1719-1748CE), Gold Fanam, 0.40grms, Minted at Balapur, Obv. Muhammad, Rev. Balapur, Very Fine+, Rare Balapur became an active Mughal mint after the Deccan was fully incorporated into the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb. During Muhammad Shah’s reign, Deccan mints such as Aurangabad (Khujista Bunyad), Hyderabad (Farkhunda Bunyad), and Balapur continued striking gold and silver coinage in his name.
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