1 Jital - Qutb-ud-Din Mubarak Shah
720 (1320) year| Billon (.005 silver) | 3.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Qutb ud-Din Mubarak Shah (قطب الدین مبارک شاہ) (1316-1320) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 720 (1320) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Jital (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon (.005 silver) |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Size | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Khalifat Allah/Mubarak Shah al-sulta
Edge
Gross
Data according to Tye catalog
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, containing only 0.005 silver. Despite the low silver content, the coin still maintained a significant weight of 3.54 grams. This highlights the resourcefulness and creativity of the minting process during the Sultanate of Delhi era, as they were able to create coins with varying compositions to suit different needs and circumstances.
