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© George Schoendorff (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Jital - Jalal al-din Firuz II ND
| Billon | 3.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Jalal ud-Din Khalji (1290-1296) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1290-1296 |
| Value | 1 Jital (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#401290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Unabridged legend:
as-sultan al-a
'zam Jalal ud-du
niya wa ud-din
Comment
Average weight according to Tye is 3.5 g, though it can vary by over 0.3 g
Diameter varies between 14 - 16 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Jital coin from the Sultanate of Delhi is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice in the Indian Sultanates during that time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure silver. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins in large quantities, as it was less expensive than using pure silver. This coin, in particular, weighs 3.5 grams and was issued during the reign of Jalal al-din Firuz II, who ruled the Sultanate of Delhi from 1290 to 1296.
