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

 
Billon 2.43 g 17 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
2.43 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#130031
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Allah la ilah illa Allah MuhammadRasul al-Nasir in a number of lines

Comment

Tye#246.4

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad II of Khwarezm, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, which led to the Khwarezmian Empire becoming one of the largest empires in the 13th century.