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Auction: 19006 - British, Indian and Islamic Coins: Autumn Auction
Lot: 116

Sultans of Bengal, 'Ala al-Din "Bibban" (1531-32), Tanka, 10.42g, Husainabad, AH 938 (G&G B868, plate coin), believed to be unique, about extremely fine

Provenance
John Deyell collection
Goron and Goenka list this coin under 'Ala al-Din "Bibban" but also note that the inscription could be a misreading of Firuz, meaning the Tanka could be an issue of Firuz II.

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Estimate
£3,000 to £4,000

Starting price
£2100