Jital - Anonymous ("Jou" - Ghazna) 658 (1260) front Jital - Anonymous ("Jou" - Ghazna) 658 (1260) back
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Jital - Anonymous "Jou" - Ghazna

658 (1260) year
Billon 3.29 g -
Description
Issuer
Chagatai of Ghazna (Chagatai Khanate)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
658 (1260)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Jital (1⁄50)
Currency
Tanka (1225-1680)
Composition
Billon
Weight
3.29 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#153667
Rarity index
97%

Comment

See Zeno-187073 for further discussion on this type.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Chagatai Khan, who was a powerful Mongol emperor and the founder of the Chagatai Khanate, which covered a vast territory including present-day Central Asia, Afghanistan, and parts of China.