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Jital - Samanta Deva - Bull and Horseman - Kabul Shahi - 850-1000 AD Gandhāra - Ohind ND
| Silver (.699) | 3.16 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kabul Shahi Dynasties (Indian Northern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 850-1000 |
| Value | 1 Jital |
| Currency | Jital (500-1026) |
| Composition | Silver (.699) |
| Weight | 3.16 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Rider bearing lance on caparisoned horse facing right.
Lettering: Devnagari Legend: 'bhi '?
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type Bull & HorsemanThe Hindu Shahis became engaged with the Yamini Turks of Ghazni over supremacy of the eastern regions of Afghanistan initially before it extended towards the Punjab region. They briefly recaptured the Kabul Valley from the Samanid successors of the Saffarids, until a general named Alptigin drove out the Samanid wali of Zabulistan and established the Ghaznavid dynasty at Ghazna. Under his general and successor Sabuktigin the Ghaznavids had begun to raid the provinces of Lamghan and Multan. This precipitated an alliance first between then King Jayapala and the Amirs of Multan, and then in a second battle in alliance with Delhi, Ajmer, Kalinjar, and Kannauj which saw the Hindu Shahi lose all lands west of the Indus River.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The Bull and Horseman motif is a common feature in ancient Indian coinage, while the use of the Greek goddess Athena on the reverse side reflects the cultural exchange and influence of Greek art and mythology on the Gandhara region during the time of the Kabul Shahi Dynasties.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (850-1000) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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