Description: This is a rare silver Damma from the 10th century CE, issued by the Habbardis of Sind under the reign of Amir Abdallah-II. The coin features intricate Islamic designs and has a fineness of 0.9. While this coin is ungraded and uncertified, it is in high grade condition and would make a valuable addition to any collection of medieval Islamic coins. ObverseLegend:la ilah illa allah wahdahu la sharik lahu,within ruled border ReverseLegend:muhammad rasul allah al-amir 'abdallah,within ruled borderDateAH c. 3rd-4th centuries (=10th century CE)Weight0.58 gm.Diameter10 mm.Die axis7 o'clockReferenceFishman-Todd HS24.1, GG AS2Comments The coins of the Amirs of Sind are some of the earliest Islamic coins from India. CHOICE example of a RARE type. The coin came with a group of coins of the Yashaaditya series and may have been found with them. An example of this type, not as nice as this coin, sold for $214 at a Stephen Album auction in January 2019. Link:Lot 1401
Price: 42 USD
Location: Troy, New York
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Origin: Islamic
Coin Type: SILVER DAMMA
Denomination: Damma / Qanhari Dirham
Composition: Silver
Era: Medieval
Fineness: 0.9
Material: SILVER
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: na
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Certification: Uncertified
