India. Second Nezak Hun Dynasty. AR Unit. Kabul mint

Dont be so pesimistic. Some of us are interested in learning more about these, even if we are a tiny minority. If I bought the coin it is because I want to learn more about it and the culture it comes from. I want to get into Indians and Middle Eastern too, not just your typical Eurocentric collection.

 

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i would love to get some of the more "degenerated" coin, a tiny copper and one where the bull looks more like a bug.

this was the first coin from that neck of the woods i picked up....

 

This is one series that I want to expand further. I have a few representative pieces, but like everything else, I have to prioritize my collection...

Nezak Kings of Kabul: Napki Malka (630-711) AR Drachm (MACW-1510)

Obv: Bust of "Napki" type with winged headress surmounted by a Bull's head. Control marks behind head. Pehlvi legend - "NAPKI MaLKa"
Rev: Normal fire altar and attendants design. Control marks behind each attendant




Ghaznavids: Khusraw Malik (1160-1186) AE Jital (Album-1664.2; Deyell-115; Tye-120.3; MWI-802)

Obv: Arabic legend in four lines: السلطان الاعظم سراج الدولة (The Very Great Sultan, Light of the State); border of pellets and outer circle
Rev: Within inner circle, Arabic legend: خسرو ملک (Khusraw Malik); above, crescent; border of pellets and outer circle



Shahi Kings of Kabul and Ghandara: Sri Spalapati Deva (750-900 CE) AR Jital (Tye-3; Deyell-17)

Obv: Bull Nandi recumbent left, wearing plain jhula (saddlecloth), trisula (trident) tamgha on hindquarters, श्री स्पलापति देवा (Sri Spalapati Deva) in Nagari script above
Rev: Horseman riding right holding banner, flowing to left, Bactrian legend in arc in front (sri spalabad or sbolobodi) per Deyell, or corrupt Brahmi (shahi deva) per Tye.




Shahi Kings of Kabul and Ghandara: Sri Samanta Deva (ca. 850-1000 CE) AR Jital (Deyell-45, Tye-14, MACW-1586, Album-A1402)

Obv: Horseman riding right holding banner; Bhi ashara above left, Unknown symbol above right, degraded cursive title in front
Rev: Nandi recumbent left, Tamgha on hindquarters; श्री समानता देवा (Sri Samanta Deva in Nagari script) above

 

Here another one. For those interested, try to check out yourself the similarities and differences with the one in the previous post: