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1 Jital - Muhammad Sam ND
| Copper | 3.28 g | 14.26 mm |
| Issuer | Ghurid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad ibn Sam (سلطان معزالدین محمد غوری) (1203-1206) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1173-1203 |
| Value | 1 Jital |
| Currency | Suri (1539-1545) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 14.26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.72 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Stylized recumbent bull left
Lettering: Mahamad Sam
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Jital coin from the Ghurid dynasty, minted during the reign of Muhammad Sam (1173-1203), features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Al-Sultan al-Azam" (The Great Sultan) in Arabic, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, indicating the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Ghurid Empire.