Lot 199

Chauhans of Ajmer Prithvi Raja II Billon Jital

Auction # 10 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1000 - 1200
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Catalog Reference #
Deyell # 214
Metal Composition
Billon
Lot Grade/Condition
fine+
Diameter
15.06 mm
Weight
3.16 gms
Denomination
Jital
Calendar/Year
1167-1169 AD

Chauhans of Ajmer, Prithvi Raja II (1167-1169 AD), Billon Jital, 3.16 gms, 15.06 mm, obv. Horseman right, Devanagari legend Sri Prithviraja Deva around, rev. Bull seated left, with Devanagari legend (Jenda Raja Sri) Samanta (Deva) around, Prithviraj II was the Chauhan ruler of Ajmer and preceded the more famous Prithviraj III. His coins are all very rare. Deyell recorded only five specimens, Deyell # 214, fine+, rare.