Lot 555: India, Buddhist Shahi dynasty of Ohind. Spalapati Deva. Ca. A.D. 750-900. AR jital.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)

Description

Spalapati Deva. Ca. A.D. 750-900. AR jital (19 mm, 4.15 g). Horseman advancing right, with blundered Brahmi legend Shahi Deva to right / Bull seated left with trident on hump; Nagari legend Sri Spalapati Deva above. Tye 2.1. Rare and choice. Very fine.

This heavy early type (c. 4.2 g) was issued by the Buddhist Shahi kings of Ohind. The weight was then reduced to 3.4 g by the Hindu Shahis of Kabul.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 555
Listing #: 178389
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:04:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $65
2 Bid(s)

Description

This heavy early type (c. 4.2 g) was issued by the Buddhist Shahi kings of Ohind. The weight was then reduced to 3.4 g by the Hindu Shahis of Kabul.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 555
Listing #: 178389
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:04:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100