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Jital - Arslanshah Lahore ND
| Bronze | 3.12 g | 14.8 mm |
| Issuer | Ghaznavid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Arslan Shah (1116-1117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1116-1117 |
| Value | 1 Jital |
| Currency | Jital (977-1186) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 14.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#364439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic script in four lines, surrounded by dotted border
Script: Arabic
Lettering: Baha / as-sultan / al-a'zam / malik-Arslan
Comment
This page is for Tye #107.2. It is different from the main #107.1 due to the changed character/figure within the bull's square, as well as a different inscription style where there are fewer ornamental dots around the reverse script.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the name of the Ghaznavid ruler, Arslanshah, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu, signifying the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Ghaznavid dynasty's rule in the Indian subcontinent.
