Billion Jital of Nasir al-din Mahmud (AD 1246-1266) of Delhi Sultanate D145 Budaun Mint Rare

Description

Delhi Sultanate, Nasir al-din Mahmud, (AH644-664/1242-1246AD), Billion Jital, Budaun Mint, Obv: al-sultan al-a'zam nasir al-dunya wa'l din, Rev: Crude Horseman to right, 3.50 Gms, (G&G D145), Extremely Fine, Rare.

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This exceptional Billion Jital represents a fascinating piece of medieval Indian numismatic history from the Delhi Sultanate era. Minted during the reign of Nasir al-din Mahmud (1246-1266 AD) at the Budaun mint, this coin exemplifies the coinage standards of 13th-century Islamic rule in India. Weighing 3.50 grams, the obverse features the elegant Arabic inscription "al-sultan al-a'zam nasir al-dunya wa'l din" (The Great Sultan, Protector of Religion and Worldly Affairs), while the reverse displays a characteristically crude but historically significant horseman motif facing right—a distinctive design element of this period. Graded in Extremely Fine condition, this rare specimen showcases remarkable preservation for its age. The Budaun mint attribution adds significant numismatic importance, as coins from this specific mint are particularly sought after by serious collectors. Billion, an alloy of copper with small silver content, was the standard metal for such denominations during the Delhi Sultanate, making this piece an authentic artifact of medieval monetary systems. For historians, numismatists, and collectors of Islamic coinage, this Jital offers both scholarly value and investment potential, representing a tangible connection to India's rich sultanate heritage.