Jital - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" (Elephant left) ND (1200-1220) front Jital - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" (Elephant left) ND (1200-1220) back
Jital - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" (Elephant left) ND (1200-1220) photo
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Jital - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" Elephant left ND

 
Billon 2.25 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Khwarezmian Empire (Khwarezmian dynasties)
Shah
Muhammad II (1200-1220)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1200-1220
Value
1 Jital (1⁄50)
Currency
Jital (1077-1231)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.25 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57424
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Elephant on left.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of an elephant on one side, which was a symbol of strength and power in the Khwarezmian Empire.