Afghanistan
Durrani. Ahmad Shah gold Ashrafi AH 1168 Year 8 (1761/2) MS63 PCGS, Mashhad mint, KMA639, A-A3091 (RR). 21mm. 3.47gm. An absolutely choice representative, seemingly a bit conservatively graded considering the originality of the surfaces and profusion of die polish lines, and only a minute portion of the beaded border off-flan. For reference, the example of the type we sold as part of Sunrise Collection (Auction #3021, 6-7 January 2013, lot 21980), which contained markedly greater amounts of weakness, achieved $3290.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD