850AD Medieval India Shahis. ‘Samanta Deva” Authentic Ancient Silver Coin i45007

Item: i45007

Authentic

Medieval
India

Shahis. ‘Samanta Deva”.
Circa 850-1000 A.D.
Silver Jital 18mm (3.26 grams) Kabul mint.
Reference:  Tye 14
Recumbent zebu left; star, pellet, and upside-down crescent to left.
Horseman right, holding banner.

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Home to the ancient
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CE
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