© Sujit
© Sujit
Jital - Muizz al-din Muhammad bin Sam Ghorid of Ghazna / Lahore ND
| Leaded copper (Copper+Lead) | 3.26 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Ghurid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad ibn Sam (سلطان معزالدین محمد غوری) (1203-1206) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1173-1206 |
| Value | 1 Jital (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Jital (879-1215) |
| Composition | Leaded copper (Copper+Lead) |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Kufic script
Al sultan al azim, Muh bin Sam
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Another example with a different part of the obverse dieInteresting 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 Ghurid dynasty, and it was prized for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The use of this material in coinage was a distinct feature of the Ghurid dynasty and sets this coin apart from others of its time.
