1 Jital - Shams al-Din Iltutmish ND (1220-1224) front 1 Jital - Shams al-Din Iltutmish ND (1220-1224) back
1 Jital - Shams al-Din Iltutmish ND (1220-1224) photo
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1 Jital - Shams al-Din Iltutmish ND

 
Silver 3 g 13.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates)
Sultan
Shams ud-Din Iltutmish (1211-1235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1220-1224
Value
1 Jital (1⁄48)
Currency
Tanka (1206-1526)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3 g
Diameter
13.4 mm
Thickness
3.05 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51853
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Bull

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Jital coin from the Sultanate of Delhi is that it was issued during the reign of Shams al-Din Iltutmish, who was the third Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate and ruled from 1211 to 1236. Iltutmish was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his rule marked the beginning of a period of stability and prosperity for the Sultanate. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 3 grams, making it a valuable and significant artifact from this time period.