Zain al-'Abidin, Gold Dinar, 11.16g, Dar al Saltanat Kashmir Mint, AH 851, Obv: Persian legend “Na'ib Amir al-Mumineen Qutb al-Dunya wa al-Din Abu al-Mujahid al-'Adil Zain al-'Abidin al-Sultan”, Rev: Shahada in circle, date and mint details in the margin (G&G# K5). Very fine, extremely rare. Shahi Khan assume the title Zain al-'Abidin ascended on Royal throne. His rule was the longest among all Kashmir Sultans. Unlike his predecessor, he was tolerant to the other religions. He under took various public work, promoted learning and made Persian the langue of his court. He reformed the coinage striking coins in Gold, Silver and Bronze, his coins formed the pattern for the Sultanates coinage until its ending under the Mughal Emperor Akbar.