Jital - Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad (Ghorid of Ghor / Shafurqan) ND (1163-1203) front Jital - Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad (Ghorid of Ghor / Shafurqan) ND (1163-1203) back
Jital - Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad (Ghorid of Ghor / Shafurqan) ND (1163-1203) photo
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Jital - Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad Ghorid of Ghor / Shafurqan ND

 
Billon (Copper+Silver) - -
Description
Issuer
Ghurid dynasty
Sultan
Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad (غیاث‌الدین غوری) (1163-1203)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1163-1203
Value
1 Jital (1⁄50)
Currency
Jital (879-1215)
Composition
Billon (Copper+Silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#122146
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Inscriptions in Persian.

Comment

No mint name (Shafurqan?).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad, who was the founder of the Ghurid dynasty and known for his military campaigns into India and his patronage of art and architecture. The coin features a unique blend of Islamic and Indian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange that took place during this period.