Lot 176

Sultans of Sind Saif al-Din al-Hasan Qarlugh Silver Tanka

Auction # 9 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 5000 - 7000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
G&G # SS11
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
25.92 x 26.42 mm
Weight
11.05 gms
Denomination
Tanka
Calendar/Year
1239-1249 AD

Sultans of Sind, Saif al-Din al-Hasan Qarlugh (1239-1249 AD), Silver Tanka, 11.05 gms, 25.92 x 26.42 mm, Obv: Shahada followed by the name of Caliph al-Mustansir Billah Amir al-Mumineen, Rev: Within circle Arabic legend al-Malik al -Muazzam Saif al-Dunya wa al-Din Abu al-Muwayyad al-Hasan Muhammad Abduhu Amir al-Mumineen, The legend on reverse is not fully read by G&G. On this coin, it is clear that Muhammad al-Hasan is regarding himself as a 'servant of the leader of the Faithful', i.e. the Caliph, G&G # SS11, very fine, rare.