SHAHS OF BADAKHSHAN: Bahramshah, 1360s-1374, AR 1/6 dinar (1.27g), Kishm, AH772, A-2017, with the title sultan mu'azzam, mint at the bottom of the obverse, date in numerals to the left, standard kalima filling the reverse, VF, RRR. This and Lot #2354 2nd and 3rd confirmed Islamic coins form the mint of Kishm. The other piece was a gold dinar of the Khwarizmshah ruler 'Ala al-Din Muhammad, sold in our Auction 39, Lot 524. Kishm is a city in the northeastern Afghan province of Badakhshan, not to be confused with Kish in Central Asia (now in Uzbekistan).
Estimate: USD 100 - 150
Price realized | 240 USD |
Starting price | 85 USD |
Estimate | 100 USD |