Lot 559: India, Delhi Sultanate. Muhammad bin Sam. ruled A.D. 1193-1206. BI jital.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

Description

India, Delhi Sultanate. Muhammad bin Sam. ruled A.D. 1193-1206. BI jital (14 mm, 3.64 g). Nagari legend Sri Hamira / Nagari legend Sri Mahamada Sama. Tye 185. Choice.

Muhammad bin Sam was the Afghan invader who established the first Muslim kingdom at Delhi. He copied the jitals of the Hindu kings he defeated. He replaced their name with his own name, keeping the Devanagari legend so it could be read by the native population.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 559
Listing #: 206773
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 7:06:00 PM CT
Estimate: $45

Starting Bid: $27
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Description

India, Delhi Sultanate. Muhammad bin Sam. ruled A.D. 1193-1206. BI jital (14 mm, 3.64 g). Nagari legend Sri Hamira / Nagari legend Sri Mahamada Sama. Tye 185. Choice.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 559
Listing #: 206773
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 7:06:00 PM CT
Estimate: $45