1 Jital - Bull and Horse - Anangapala - Tomaras in Delhi ND (1130-1145) front 1 Jital - Bull and Horse - Anangapala - Tomaras in Delhi ND (1130-1145) back
1 Jital - Bull and Horse - Anangapala - Tomaras in Delhi ND (1130-1145) photo
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1 Jital - Bull and Horse - Anangapala - Tomaras in Delhi ND

 
Billon 3.4 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Tomara dynasty (Indian Northern Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1130-1145
Value
1 Jital
Currency
Jital (736-1176)
Composition
Billon
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#48139
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Rider bearing lance on caprisoned horse facing right, with three dots of harness on horse's rump. Left and right, Devanagari legend

Lettering: श्री अलॅग पाल देव जी

Translation: Sri Ananga Pala Deva Ji

Edge

Plain

Comment

Type Bull & Horseman. Anangapala was the first to use Delhi as his Kingdom capital.

Another specimen of this type is given below for comparison,

Interesting fact

The Bull and Horse symbolism on the coin is a representation of the Tomara dynasty's association with the Hindu god Shiva, who is often depicted riding a bull. The horse on the coin may also symbolize the dynasty's military prowess and strength.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1130-1145)  - - - - - -

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