WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, Emir & Grand Sharif, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (17.18g), Makka, AH1223, A-T1160, mint name Makka & bird / date, repeated twice, lovely strike, Very Fine, RR, ex. Ken Bovenkamp collection. Struck circa AH1223-30 possibly by Muslim manufacturers from India that came to Arabia to prepare these coins as they are rather heavy and resemble contemporary copper paisas of western India.
Estimate: 3,000-3,500 USD