Jital - Muizz al-din Muhammad bin Sam Ghorid of Ghazna / Delhi mint / mule
589 (1173-1206) years| Leaded copper (Copper+Lead) | 3.49 g | 15.3 mm |
| Issuer | Ghurid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad ibn Sam (سلطان معزالدین محمد غوری) (1203-1206) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 589 (1173-1206) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Jital (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Jital (879-1215) |
| Composition | Leaded copper (Copper+Lead) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 15.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.54 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Stylized recumbent bull left
Nagari legend around:Sri Mahamad Sam
Lettering: Sri Mahamad Sam(Muiz Al Din Muhammad Bin Sam)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of a unique alloy called "Leaded copper," which is a combination of copper and lead. This alloy was commonly used in coins during the Ghurid dynasty, and it was prized for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The use of this alloy in coins like the Jital coin helped to establish the Ghurid dynasty as a major power in the region, known for its advanced minting techniques and high-quality currency.
