Lot 538: India, Delhi Sultanate. Islam Shah. ruled 1545-1554. AR rupee. Mintless type, AH 958 (1551 AD).

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 30 (Auction 343)

Description

India, Delhi Sultanate. Islam Shah. ruled 1545-1554. AR rupee (31 mm, 11.30 g). Mintless type, AH 958 (1551 AD). Arabic number 1477 in obverse top margin, with Star of David to right / G&G D980.

This massive specimen has the Star of David visible on the top margin - an example of the religious tolerance under the Suris, which was continued by Mughal emperor Akbar the Great.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 538
Listing #: 176955
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:59:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $45
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Description

India, Delhi Sultanate. Islam Shah. ruled 1545-1554. AR rupee (31 mm, 11.30 g). Mintless type, AH 958 (1551 AD). Arabic number 1477 in obverse top margin, with Star of David to right / G&G D980.

This massive specimen has the Star of David visible on the top margin - an example of the religious tolerance under the Suris, which was continued by Mughal emperor Akbar the Great.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 538
Listing #: 176955
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:59:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75