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Lot No.353
AUC37
Sultanates
Auction Date: 19-12-2020
Silver
Sultans of Bahmani, Taj al-Din Firuz Shah (1397-1422 AD), silver 1/24th (?) tanka, 0.31g. Obv: Arabic legend (Firoz) Shah. Rev: Arabic legend Sultan. Not listed in G&G.
Very fine, Very rare.
The attribution of this small fractional silver coin to Firuz Shah Bahmani is based on very similar copper coins. A silver fraction of 1/12th Tanka of a similar type is listed in G&G; however, this is the smallest silver denomination of Bahmani coins ever to have come to light.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 9,000
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