India, Buddhist Shahi dynasty of Ohind. Spalapati Deva. Ca. A.D. 750-900. AR jital (19 mm, 4.27 g). Horseman advancing right, with blundered Brahmi legend
Shahi Deva to right / Bull seated left with trident on hump; Nagari legend
Sri Spalapati Deva above. Tye 2.1. Rare and choice. .
This heavy early type (c. 4.2 g) was issued by the Buddhist Shahi kings of Ohind. The weight was then reduced to 3.4 g by the Hindu Shahis of Kabul.