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Auction: 22110 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 22: Indian and Islamic Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 640

Sultans of Delhi, Muhammad bin Tughluq (1325 - 51), gold Tanka Token or jewellery piece, 10.95g, 'Hadrat Delhi,' AH727, fi zaman type (in the style of G & G. D.334), an interesting item, extremely fine

It is not certain if this piece was made with the intention to deceive, or was created for jewellery, or perhaps just as a payment in gold corresponding to a Mohur / Tanka of 96 rati weight. The treasury number engraved on the obverse might suggest the latter.
Genuine coins of this type would weigh 112 rati or around 12.8g

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Sold for
£420

Starting price
£290