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LOT 3500

India. Kabul Shahi Dynasties, Samanta Deva AR Jital. AD 850-1000. Gandhāra-Ohind mint. Bull and Horseman type.

Horseman to right, holding banner; 'bhi' in Nagari to left; symbol to right / 'śri samanta deva' in Nagari, recumbent zebu to left, Jhula (saddle cloth) with trishula (sacred trident) on rump; to left, star above pellet above crescent. Tye 14. Good Very Fine.(3.11gr, 18mm, 11h.).

Provenance

From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

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LOT 3500

India. Kabul Shahi Dynasties, Samanta Deva AR Jital.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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