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

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!