Lot 192

Habbarids of Sind, Amir Hatim citing Umar-I as overlord, Silver Damma (Qanhari Dirham)

Auction # 5 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1000 - 1200
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Fishman & Todd: HS6, GG-AS22
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
10.78 mm
Weight
0.50 gms
Denomination
Damma

Habbarids of Sind, Amir Hatim citing Umar-I as overlord, Silver Damma (Qanhari Dirham), 0.50 gms, 10.78 mm, Obv: Billah Yathiqu / Hatim wa bihi / Yantasir, Rev: Muhammad (PBUH) / Rasul Allah / Umar (surrounded by three pellets), The dual named coins of the Habbarid Amirs of Sind form the most crucial piece of evidence to arrange the reigns of the various Amirs. It is speculated that Hatim was one of the heirs of Umar-I who was given a concurrent rule with Umar-I, Fishman & Todd: HS6, GG-AS22, minor deposits over all very fine, very rare in this condition with a complete die impression.