© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Yakgani - Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq ND
| Billon (.200 silver) | 3.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ghiyath ud-Din Tughluq (1320-1325) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1320-1325 |
| Value | 1 Jital (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon (.200 silver) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: "Al-sultan al-ghazi ghiyath al-dunya wa'l din"
Lettering: ٢١
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Yakgani coin from the Sultanate of Delhi is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, typically copper or bronze. The use of Billon in coinage was common in medieval India, as it allowed for the production of coins with a silver content that was lower than the pure silver coins that were also in circulation. This helped to stretch the limited silver supplies and make coinage more accessible to the general population. Despite being made of a base metal alloy, the 1 Yakgani coin still held significant value and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
