AR Drachma of the Shahi, ca 900 AD

"Bull and Horseman" silver drachm of the Shahi dynasty and Kings of Kabul. OBV; Seated Humped bull with the Sanskrit legend "Sri Semanta Deva" meaning "military commander" above, a trident on the bull's rump.
REV: Horseman with lance.

The Shahi were a Buddhist/Hindu dynasty that ruled from Kabul in the 9th and 10th centuries AD. The Bull (a Hindu symbol) and Horseman drachmas were an enduring type minted in good silver that was mined in the Panjshir Valley of Afghanistan. The Shahi were gradually pushed eastward to Kashmir by Islam until they disappeared as a political group in the 12th century.

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Robert L3

[Jul 12, 2011 at 01:48 AM]

A truly refreshing change from all the Greek/Roman naturalism in these galleries! Neat coin.

Steve E

[Mar 23, 2012 at 12:24 AM]

Nice example of a Tye 14! Robert Tye's book "Jitals" is a very nice ref. for these types, and not too expensive as refs. go! Also check out Doug Smith's article on these on his website.

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