1 Jital - Kapa Chandra Deva ND (1170-1340) front 1 Jital - Kapa Chandra Deva ND (1170-1340) back
1 Jital - Kapa Chandra Deva ND (1170-1340) photo

1 Jital - Kapa Chandra Deva ND

 
Billon 3.00 g 13.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Kangra (Indian Northern Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1170-1340
Value
1 Jital
Currency
Drachm (1170-1847)
Composition
Billon
Weight
3.00 g
Diameter
13.75 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56735
Rarity index
87%

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

The 1 Jital coin from the Kingdom of Kangra (Indian Northern Dynasties) made of Billon and weighing 3.00g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Kapa Chandra Deva in the 12th to 14th centuries. Despite being made of a base metal like billon, which is a mixture of copper and silver, the coin still held significant value in the economy of the time. This highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of ancient civilizations in creating currency that was both practical and valuable, despite the limited resources available to them.