Lot 530: India, Buddhist Shahi dynasty of Ohind. Spalapati Deva. Ca. A.D. 750-900. AR jital.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

Description

India, Buddhist Shahi dynasty of Ohind. Spalapati Deva. Ca. A.D. 750-900. AR jital (18 mm, 4.25 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.

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 #: 530
Listing #: 202842
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:56:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $60
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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 #: 530
Listing #: 202842
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:56:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100