Coins and Historical Medals

Sultans of Bengal, Ghiyath al-din ‘Iwad (c. 610-624h), Tanka, no mint, 619h, citing the heir ‘Ala al-Haqq, 10.84g/9h (GG B29, this coin illustrated; ICV 2616). Weak area on each side, otherwise very fine, scarce £150-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Coins of the Indian Sultanates.

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Provenance: J. Deyell Collection, Taisei-Baldwin-Gillio Auction 28 (Singapore), 4 March 1999, lot 667; Spink Auction 169, 15 July 2004, lot 395.

In contrast with the coin in the previous Lot, this coin does not name the month