Auction: 4013 - Ancient, English, Foreign and Islamic Coins
Lot: 407
†Sultans of Bengal, Rukn al-din Barbak (1459-1474), silver Tanka, 10.75g., Dar ul-Zarb, AH867, legends within borders with astrological symbolism (G&G. B.525), weak areas with some shroff marks and test cuts, otherwise very fine, rare Estimate £ 180-220 provenance:
ex. John Deyell collection.
This coin appears used as a type illustration for B525 in Goron and Goenka's book, "The Coins of the Indian Sultanates".
Sold for
£150