LOCAL ISSUES, Kabul. Shahis (Shahiyas). Samanta Deva, circa 850-1000. Jital (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.23 g). SRI SAMANTA DEVA ('Lord Samanta Deva' in Nagari) Elephant advancing left. Rev. Lion standing right with open jaws and a diamond symbol on his rump, raising his right paw; above, pelleted star. Tye 19. Attractive earthen highlights on a dark patina. Minor scratches, otherwise, very fine.