Great Delhi sultan silver Rupee Iltutmish, 1217-1236, AR tanka Bengal Horseman
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This is a magnificent silver tanka coin from the sultan of Delhi, minted in Bengal between 1217-1236. The coin features a beautiful horseman design and is made of 0.958 fineness silver. It has been circulated and is uncertified, but its historical value is undeniable. This coin is a must-have for any serious collector of world coins and will make a great addition to any collection.
BENGAL: Iltutmish, 1217-1236, AR tanka mintless type[Lakhnauti], Vikrama [12]77, G-B18, horseman, holding mace in his right hand, galloping left // Nagari sri above the name iltutmish, some weakness on the reverse, The date is the earliest known numerical date on an Indian coin (earlier numbers as regnal or issue years are known, but not as actual dates, e.g., the fanams of Orissa), engraved in Nagari numerals.
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Great Delhi sultan silver Rupee Iltutmish, 1217-1236, AR tanka Bengal Horseman
$2,068.85
Sale price
$2,068.85
Regular price
$0.00
BENGAL: Iltutmish, 1217-1236, AR tanka mintless type[Lakhnauti], Vikrama [12]77, G-B18, horseman, holding mace in his right hand, galloping left // Nagari sri above the name iltutmish, some weakness on the reverse, The date is the earliest known numerical date on an Indian coin (earlier numbers as regnal or issue years are known, but not as actual dates, e.g., the fanams of Orissa), engraved in Nagari numerals.
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