Bonedigger

Talk about a strange combination, but here it is.
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Size: 33mm wide, weight - 11.5g.
Notes: Islamic legend within a square, "1477" in arabic numbers in the top obverse margin (the meaning is unknown), followed by a star of David with Hindu inscriptions. Dated to 957 AH = 1550 AD. Very large/huge, 33mm in diameter, 11.5 grams. Islam was the religion of Suri Sultan of Delhi, but his power extended to Bengal along with the protection of Hindu and Jewish trade caravans in the region. Tri-Inscription coins in his name were issued throughout his reign and this one comes from the famed Taj Mahal where it was used as an offering. Scarce, difficult to find.
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Take Care
Ben

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De Orc

Now that is quite unsual love the way it all seems to flow together quite naturaly. nice one Ben

De Orc

Bonedigger

Thank your Orc for the kind words. It was love at first sight as I've always had an affinity for Islamic and Hindu coinage since the early 1990s, the worship of it is another matter...

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A few things to remember, Certification and Attribution are Absolute and Definitive. Grading, on the other hand IS NOT. STRIKE is everything, be it strong or weak.
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