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Jital - Mawdud Lahore ND
| Leaded copper (Copper+Lead) | 3.11 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Ghaznavid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mawdud (1041-1048) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1041-1050 |
| Value | 1 Jital |
| Currency | Jital (977-1186) |
| Composition | Leaded copper (Copper+Lead) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#201338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Within circle, legend in Arabic: 'Adl / Shihab al-Dawla / wa qutb al-millat / abu ‘l fath / Mawdud'
Outside circle, legend in Arabic (off flan): Lahore mint & date
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 coins during the Ghaznavid dynasty, but it's not commonly used today.
