1 Jital - Somalekha Devi Chauhans of Ajmer

Features

Issuer Chauhan Dynasty (Indian Northern Dynasties)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1110-1125
Value 1 Jital
Currency Jital (800-1316)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
138898
References Mitch NI# 464
Michael Mitchiner; 1979. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 3. Non-Islamic States & Western Colonies, AD 600-1979. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Horseman riding to right.

Reverse

Nagari legend in two lines

Lettering: श्री सोमल देवी

Translation: Shri Soma / la Devi.

Edge

Plain

Comments

Somala Devi was the wife of Ajay Raja (Rajput King) and one of the very few Hindu Queens who appear on coins.

Deyell #183

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1110-1125) 

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