Lot 893: India, Delhi Sultanate. Balban. 1266-1287. BI dugani.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Balban. 1266-1287. BI dugani (17 mm, 3.53 g). A bilingual issue with the sultan's name Balban in Arabic in the centre, with a circular Nagari legend Sri Sultan Gayasadin around. This was meant for the sultan's Hindu subjects.. Goron & Goenka D165. A choice specimen, quite rare with the complete Nagari circular legend..

Balban restored the flagging fortunes of the newly-established Delhi Sultanate. His long reign saw the return of administrative order after the chaos under the preceding sultans. He established a strong bureaucracy and spy network to keep control of the Islamic empire.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 893
Listing #: 234930
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:28:40 PM CT
Estimate: $40

Sold Winning Bid: $29
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 893
Listing #: 234930
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:28:40 PM CT
Estimate: $40