LOCAL ISSUES, Kabul. Shahis (Shahiyas). Samanta Deva, circa 850-1000. Jital (Silver, 18 mm, 3.32 g, 11 h). 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). Tye 14. A beautiful and sharply struck example. Extremely fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels, privately acquired from Robert Tye in 2010.