1 Jital - The Chahamanas Sri Ha Derivatives

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IssuerChauhan Dynasty
Year700-800
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm (543-1390)
CompositionBillon (Silver content 205 to 095 as per samples observed, variation in silver purity)
Weight3.85 g
Dimensions20.67 mm
Thickness1.82 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Maheshwari#Fig 84, Maheshwari#Fig 85
Obverse descriptionPortrait of King to right, facing the portrait is Devanagari letters “Sri Sha”
Obverse scriptDevanagari
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with two attendants on either side
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (700-800)  - Floral motif -
ND (700-800)  - Floral motif stem only -
ND (700-800)  - Leaf symbol behind bust -
ND (700-800)  - Plain field -
ND (700-800)  - Plain field below Sri -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Bho -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Dama -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Ha -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Ma -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Na -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Pa -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Sha -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Te -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Va -
ND (700-800)  - Sri Va with smaller bust -
ND (700-800)  - Trident on the reverse -
Catalog ID5467644710
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