$6,177.80 USD
Issued during the reign of Ala al-Din Khalji, one of the most powerful rulers of the Delhi Sultanate, this 1296–1316 gold tanka (G1T), graded NGC MS63, represents a rare and refined example of early Indian Islamic coinage. Ala al-Din Khalji's rule marked a period of military expansion, administrative reform, and flourishing trade, and his coinage symbolized centralized authority and Islamic legitimacy.
Obverse: Features elegant Arabic inscriptions in Tughra-style calligraphy, naming Ala al-Din as the commander of the faithful. The layout is structured in concentric lines with clear articulation of titles and religious honorifics, testifying to the coin’s importance as both legal tender and royal proclamation.
Reverse: Continues the inscription with a formula asserting sovereignty and legitimacy under Islamic law, often including the mint and date in the Hijri calendar. The precise engraving and bold strike showcase the advanced die-making of the Delhi mint during the Khalji era.
This MS63 specimen is a condition rarity, particularly for a 14th-century hammered Islamic gold coin. Its sharply rendered calligraphy, lustrous fields, and minimal die stress make it exceptional in both visual quality and historical value. As a relic of South Asia’s early Islamic empires, it holds strong cross-market appeal for collectors of medieval Indian, Islamic, and world gold coinage.
India Gold 1T, Sultans of India, Ala Ud-Din Khalji, AH695-715 (1296-1316 AD) (11.02g)
