Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Maudud Section / Masud I Silver Dirhams, Ghazna, Silver Coin
Ancient India Coins1041-1050
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B75-004- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 2.57-3.54 g
- Diameter
- 18 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Page labels these entries under Maudud heading but individual rows read Masud I. Legend-only Islamic silver dirham types as listed by catalog
| Denomination | Maudud Section / Masud I Dirhams |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Maudud section / Masud I |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Maudud section / Masud I is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.