★ Sharply struck and very attractive ★

LOCAL ISSUES, Kabul. Shahis (Shahiyas). Jital (Silver, 18 mm, 3.06 g, 1 h), Samanta Deva, circa 850-1000. SRI SAMANTA DEVA ('Lord Samanta Deva' in Nagari) Zebu recumbent to left with symbol on rump; in field to left, star above pellet. Rev. Rider facing on horseback to right, holding banner in his left hand; in field to left, 'bhi' (in Nagari); in field to right, uncertain symbol. Tye 14. A very attractive and sharply struck example. Slightly rough, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.