Coin, India, Tanka
1412-1517 - Sultanate of Delhi - EF(40-45) - Billon
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Fi zaman / al-mominin / Amir / Khaldat Khilafatahu.
He who relies on God, Sikandar Shah, First Shah Sultan
The dates for this type are AH 900-922. The angular style of this type can cause ٩ to easily be mistaken for ٨ when partially off-flan, which is common. Sikandar Khan Lodi (died 21 November 1517), born Nizam Khan, was a Pashtun Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate between 1489 and 1517. He became ruler of the Lodi dynasty after the death of his father Bahlul Khan Lodi in July 1489. The second, and the most successful ruler of the Lodi dynasty of the Delhi sultanate, he was also a poet of the Persian language and prepared a diwan of 9000 verses. Sikandar Shah Lodi, the second ruler of the Lodi dynasty, was a capable ruler who encouraged trade across his region. He expanded Lodi territory into the regions of Gwalior and Bihar. In 1503, he commissioned the building of the present-day city of Agra. Agra was founded by him. He ruled the Sultanate till 1517 AD. Sikander Shah issued coins in gold, silver and billon. The billon coins which he issued contained only 5% of silver in it. During the beginning of his reign the weight of the billon coins was standard, but during the later year of his reign the weight of coins became irregular.
9.08 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.
