© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Jital In the name of Mustans'ir Billah ND
| Copper | 3.71 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Shams ud-Din Iltutmish (1211-1235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1211-1240 |
| Value | 1 Jital (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bull Seated to Left, Nagari legend around
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck in the name of Caliph Mustans'ir Billah. Commonly attributed to the reign of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish (1211-1235), this coin could have also been issued by Raziyyat ud-Dunya Wa ud-Din (1236-1240).Details from Zeno#201512: "This is a specimen of Tye#389/G&G D0047 in name of Caliph al-Mustansir. There's a clear "MuSta" below the bull and part of "ShaLi[Pha]"above the horsehead. These coins usually have a low quality of metal and strike. This makes them sometimes difficult to recognize. We do not believe this coin was issued under the reign of Iltutmish. I have previously suggested that it is more likely that this type was linked to the reign of Razziya Sultana. Issueing this coin under the name of the Caliph migh be a reflection of the precarious position in power of Razziya in Dehli at the time."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mustansir Billah, who was the last Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate to issue coins in his own name. This coin, which was minted between 1211 and 1240, features the Sultan's name in Arabic script on one side and a stylized representation of a lion on the other. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of Indian numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the time.
