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Lot No.117
AUC23
Sultanates
Auction Date: 11-12-2015
Copper
Sultans of Delhi, Tughlaqs, Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-1351 AD), forced token currency, Copper ½ Tanka, NM, G&G D411, 6.86g. Obv: Arabic legend Law la al-Sultan la-Akala al-Nasbazu-hum bazan ('Were it not for the (restraining hand of the) sultan, the people would eat one another.'). Rev: Quranic verse (Quran IV: 59) – “Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you”.
Very Fine, Very Scarce.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,500-3,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,500
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