Lot 334

Sultans of Jams of Sindh Nizam al-Din II No Mint Copper Falus

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1800 - 2000
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Catalog Reference #
G&G # SJ1
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine+
Diameter
18.10 mm
Weight
7.61 gms
Denomination
Falus
Calendar/Year
1461-1508 AD

Sultans of Jams of Sindh, Nizam al-Din II (1461-1508 AD), Copper Falus, 7.61 gms, 18.10 mm, NM, ND, Obverse. Arabic legend Jam Nizam al-Din, Reverse. Arabic legend Jam Sadr al-Din partially visible, the Jams of Sindh belonged to the Samma and Sumra clans of Rajputs, converted to Islam. They carried a dual Hindu-Muslim identity and also had Hindu names. Jam Nizam al-Din was also known as Jam Nanda. Their coins are very rare as only two rulers of the dynasty ever struck, G&G # SJ1, fine+, very rare.