© Sujit
© Sujit
½ Jital - Samanta Deva Shahis of Ohind ND
| Copper | 1 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kabul Shahi Dynasties (Indian Northern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 800-1000 |
| Value | ½ Jital |
| Currency | Jital (500-1026) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lion to right
Edge
Plain
Comment
Designs of Hindu Shahi Kings, elephant / bull AE. This coin is small and small circulating imitations are known to exist, for example among the Kasmir Samast types.See Zeno#106001
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the rule of the Shahi dynasties in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region now known as Afghanistan, during the 9th to 11th centuries.
