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Afghanistan Jital Silver Coin - Shahi Dynasty (700-1000 CE), Medieval India

$ 25.84

Availability: 99 in stock
  • Metal: Silver
  • Era: Medieval
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: India
  • Denomination: Jital
  • Condition: Excellent Coin, Fine Details, Well Preserved, Premium

    Description

    From
    Medieval India,
    this
    Genuine Silver Jital
    Comes from the
    Shahi Dynasty (700-1000) CE,
    Rulers of what is now
    Afghanistan.
    This Listing is for the sale of one
    (1) Authentic Coin.
    The
    Silver Jital
    was used as actual currency for commerce
    in Medieval India (now Afghanistan) during the time noted.
    The coins struck from this period feature a horseman with a spear on the Obverse
    and a Brahma Bull on the Reverse. Both designs are moderately stylized images.
    The Coin for sale here is well struck, and many of the fine details are still intact.
    These artifacts are fascinating
    and have very captivating designs.
    It is truly awesome to hold in your hand
    an item that was commonly
    used in
    India (now Afghanistan) roughly 1200 years ago.
    Coin Details:
    Size
    : 16.5 mm - 18.5 mm
    Metal
    : Silver
    Obverse
    : Stylized horseman holding spear.
    Reverse
    : Stylized Brahma bull.
    History:
    About 750 CE, the Shahi Dynasty issued coins showing a Brahma Bull on one side and a Horseman on the other side. Over the next 500 years, many of the Rulers in an area encompassing what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Northwest India, issued coins based on this design.
    Please See Photos.
    This is the Exact Coin You Will Receive.
    Thank You for Looking!