Billon Jital of Shams al-din Iltumish(AD1210-35) of Turks Dynasty of Delhi Sultanate D45

Delhi Sultanate,Turks Dynasty, Shams al-din Iltumish(AH 607-633/1210-1235AD), Dehli Mint, Billon Jital, Obv: bull to left, above, nagari legend suritana sri samasadina, Rev: horseman to right(often truncated), nagari legend sri hamira, 3.44 Gms, 14.22 mm, (G&G D45), Extremely Fine, Scarce.

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This exceptional Billon Jital represents a significant piece of medieval Indian numismatic history from the Delhi Sultanate’s formative period. Minted during the reign of Shams al-din Iltumish (1210-1235 AD), one of the most influential rulers of the Turks Dynasty, this coin exemplifies the cultural synthesis of the early sultanate era. The obverse features a striking bull motif with Nagari script reading “suritana sri samasadina,” while the reverse displays a horseman—a common iconographic element in Islamic coinage of this period.

Weighing 3.44 grams and measuring 14.22mm, this Jital showcases the technical craftsmanship of Delhi’s mint. Graded in Extremely Fine condition, the coin displays excellent detail preservation with minimal wear, making it a desirable specimen for serious collectors. The billon composition—an alloy of silver and base metals—reflects the economic practices of the period. This scarce issue is particularly valuable to numismatists studying the transition between Hindu and Islamic numismatic traditions in India. Its historical significance, combined with its rarity and exceptional preservation, makes it an outstanding investment for collectors of Islamic and medieval Indian coinage.

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