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Jital - Qutlugh Khwaja Ghazna
| Billon | 3.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Chagatai of Ghazna (Chagatai Khanate) |
|---|---|
| Chieftain | Khutlugh Khwaja (1298-1299) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 697-698 (1298-1299) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Jital (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Tanka (1225-1680) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#153666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic and Nagari text.
Interesting fact
The Jital coin from Khutlugh Khwaja, minted in Ghazna during 697-698 AH (1298-1299 AD), features inscriptions in both Uighur and Arabic, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Chagatai Khanate at that time. This coin is notable not only for its historical significance but also for its rarity, with a Numista rarity index of 97, indicating it is quite uncommon among collectors.