Delhi Sultan, Ghorid Dynasty, Muizz ud din Muhammad bin Sam (Muhammad Ghori) (AH 589-602, 1193-1206 AD), Base Gold Unit, Weight : 4.27 Grams ;

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Delhi Sultan, Ghorid Dynasty, Mu?izz ud din Muhammad bin Sam (Muhammad Ghori) (AH 589-602, 1193-1206 AD), Base Gold Unit, Weight : 4.27 Grams ;
Kanauj & Kasi Type,
Obv. seated goddess Lakshmi facing front, Rev. Devanagari legend: ?sri maha/mada bini/sama? in three lines, G&G # D5, Deyell # 252, very fine+, Rare.
Note : First Sultan of Delhi ; Shihabuddin “Muhammad Ghori” began to issue coins in newly conquered territories bearing his name in Nagri Script ; hence historically important. “SAVE HERITAGE SAVE COINS”