Jital - 'Bronze' - Vakka Deva - Shahis of Ohind - 750-1000 AD
| Issuer | Kabul Shahi Dynasties |
|---|---|
| Year | 800-1000 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Jital |
| Currency | Jital (500-1026) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.68 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Tye#9.3, Mitch NI#128 |
| Obverse description | Elephant to Left |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering |
(Translation: Sri Vakka Deva) |
| Reverse description | Lion to right, Nagari `Ra` Below |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | र |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (800-1000) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1872772110 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This copper Jital, attributed to Vakka Deva of the Shahis of Ohind, dates from 800-1000 AD, during the Hindu Shahi dynasty. The Shahis, ruling from Kabul and later Ohind (Und), controlled territory in Gandhara and Punjab. Vakka Deva’s coinage reflects the economic