© Julio F. Campos Jr. (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Julio F. Campos Jr. (CC BY-NC-SA)
Jital - 'Abd al-Rashid Lahore ND
| Billon | 3.2 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Ghaznavid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abd al-Rashid (1049-1052) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1050-1053 |
| Value | 1 Jital |
| Currency | Jital (977-1186) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#330266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abd al-Rashid, who was the son of Mahmud of Ghazni, a prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire. Abd al-Rashid was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote art, literature, and learning. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in coinage during that time period, and weighs 3.2 grams.
