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

 
Copper 2.3 g 15 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
Copper
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#135607
Rarity index
92%

Interesting fact

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