© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Jital - Nawruz ND
| Copper | 4.35 g | - |
| Issuer | Chagatai of Sijistan (Chagatai Khanate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Adil Nawruz (circa 1275-1294) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1270-1279 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#388783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Stephen Album lists Nawruz, the Governor of Sijistan, as a Great Mongol, even though the dates listed (1270-1279) are after the dates of that issuer. Silver coins have been found from this ruler up to AH 691 (1292 CE) from Badakhshan, pointing to more of a relation to the Chagatai.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the Arabic inscription "Al-Sultanu al-Azam" (The Greatest Sultan) and the reverse side features a stylized Mongolian horse, symbolizing the Chagatai Khanate's Mongolian roots. This blend of cultures reflects the rich history and diversity of the region during the 13th century.