Jital - Taj al-Din Harb (Sistan) ND (1167-1215) front Jital - Taj al-Din Harb (Sistan) ND (1167-1215) back
Jital - Taj al-Din Harb (Sistan) ND (1167-1215) photo
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Jital - Taj al-Din Harb Sistan ND

 
Billon (Billon (Silver + Copper)) 2.7 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Later Saffarids of Sijistan (Saffarid dynasty)
King
Taj al-Din III Harb (1169-1213)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1167-1215
Value
B Jital
Currency
Jital (861-1222)
Composition
Billon (Billon (Silver + Copper))
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132423
Rarity index
85%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during the Saffarid dynasty, as they often used billon coins to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the value of the coin.