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AUC#25 - Lot 57 : Bi-Metal
British India

Sikandar Shah Lodi (AD 1488-1517; AH 894-923), Gold, 11.29 g, Tanka, mintless but minted at the Capital Agra, legend on obv reads al-mutawakkil ala’l rahman sikndar shah bahlul shah sultan on obv, and fi-zaman amir al-muminin khaldat khilfatah on rev, dated AH 919 (Rajgor# 1523; G&G# D700). Beautiful decorated border around the central legends on either side, Almost Mint State, 3rd known coin, Great Rarity! While discussing the gold coins of Sikandar Lodi, Goron & Goenka comment that his gold coins are known from only a couple of coins. This is the third known coin of this later Delhi Sultan and that too of an unreported date making it the first known coin of this date.

Estimate : ₹. 1500000 - 2000000

Realized Value 1600000

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