Lot 37

Jaunpur Sultanate, Shams Al-Din Ibrahim Shah (AH 804-844, 1402-1440 AD), Gold Tanka, 11.54 gms, approx 20.30 mm, Obv: In tughra-style calligraphy, al-wathiq bi-ta yid al-rahman abu'l muzaffar ibrahim shah al-sultan (He who trusts in the support of the Merciful One), Rev: fi zaman al-imam na'ib amir al-mu'minin abu'l fath khulidat khilafatahu (in the time of the Imam, the deputy of the commander of the faithful, the father of victory), Free of test marks, sharply and centrally struck, with superb definition and attractive toning. Rich goldenrod surfaces display lustre glowing between the intricate calligraphic strokes, This specimen combines elegant calligraphy with an exceptionally well-defined strike and pleasing lustre, G&G # J1, NGC Graded AU 58, rare.