Jital - Mas'ud I (Lahore) ND (1030-1041) front Jital - Mas'ud I (Lahore) ND (1030-1041) back
Jital - Mas'ud I (Lahore) ND (1030-1041) photo
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Jital - Mas'ud I Lahore ND

 
Leaded copper (Copper+Lead) 3.4 g 14.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghaznavid dynasty
Sultan
Mas'ud I (1030-1041)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1030-1041
Value
1 Jital
Currency
Jital (977-1186)
Composition
Leaded copper (Copper+Lead)
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
14.6 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49394
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Horseman

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of a unique material called "Leaded copper," which is an alloy of copper and lead. This material was commonly used in coinage during the Ghaznavid dynasty, but it is not commonly used today.