Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Jital - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" Horseman type ND
| Billon | 3 g | 14 mm |
| 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#395561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a horseman, which was a common motif in coins of the Khwarezmian Empire. The horseman symbolized strength, power, and mobility, which were all important qualities for a ruler in the ancient world. Additionally, the coin's design may have been influenced by the empire's cultural and artistic exchange with other civilizations, such as the Sassanian Empire of Persia.
