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Well Centered Bull/Horseman

I have wanted one of these types for awhile. Late in January one surfaced that screamed at me. I liked how both of the main figures were well centered, usually one or the other is missing some portion.

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Samanta Deva” (800 - 1000 A.D.)
India, Medieval Shahis
AR Jital
O: Recumbent zebu left; star, pellet, and upside-down crescent to left.
R: Horseman right, holding banner.
3.3g
18mm
Tye 14

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    very interesting, never seen this type of thing before

    good art for the period I reckon, comparing against what other areas were minting at this time
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  • JCMhoustonJCMhouston Posts: 5,306 ✭✭✭
    Very neat, I've never looked at that period in Indian coins.
  • determineddetermined Posts: 771 ✭✭✭
    Unusually nice for the type. I can see why you grabbed this one.
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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 24,227 ✭✭✭✭✭
    terrific coin

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  • bronzematbronzemat Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks for the comments, everyone.


    << <i>Unusually nice for the type. I can see why you grabbed this one. >>



    No kidding. Been wanting an example for ages. Was a cheap too, even if it was from a UK dealer & their currency.
  • OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • A very attractive example! Congratulations on a great find image
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