Bengal Sultanate, Jalal Al-Din Muhammad Shah, Second Reign (AH 821-836/7, 1418-1432/3 AD), Silver Tanka, 10.63 gms, No Mint, 'Lion' Type, Struck in the name of his father Ganesha, Obv. Jalal al-Dunya wa al-Din Abu al-Muzaffar Muhammad Shah al-Sultan, Rev. a lion to right with his paw raised, short legend above "bin Ganesha ibtad", G&G # B342, fine+, very rare. Note: Jalal-ud-din's use of the lion motif was likely a deliberate political strategy, leveraging the animal as a symbol of sovereignty to project his might and dominance over rivals. The coinage from his second reign initially maintained the established style until the year AH 824, when the notable "lion tankas" were introduced. This series is often considered the most remarkable in Bengal Sultanate’s numismatic history. Although various theories exist regarding the adoption of the lion, primarily connecting it to traditional ideas of kingship and authority, the motif's influence continued, appearing on the currency of two successive Bengal Sultans and the rulers of Tripura.