Coins found in east Pakistan

[Pien89]

Hello,

Can somebody tell me more about these coins? Is it old Sanskrit symbols or letters?
Thank you!

[Desibot]

Hi

Its Nasir Al-Din Muhammad copper jital

[Pien89]

Wow, thank you! So almost 800 years old. Which writing/language is it?

[Desibot]

Hi

Sultans of Sind, Nasir ud-Din Muhammad Qarlugh, Billon Jital(2 ), Obv: outline of horse around - nasir al-dunya wa'l din, Rev: sri maha/mada ka/raluka in sarada characters

Thats what i could find regarding it

Desibot

[Figleaf]

See here to learn more about the Sharada script.

Peter

[Pien89]

 It's very interesting. My family in law have the coins (like 40 coins in total) for already much years in the family. Thank you both for your help.

[Figleaf]

Welcome to WoC, Pien. I hope you have more stuff to share with us.

If the coins are still in Pakistan, you should be aware that stuff that is over 100 years old may not be exported. Some 40 coins of the same type is a hoard that has scientific value, as it would help making statistical analysis. For instance, with a larger number of coins you can get a more accurate picture of the official weight of the coins and fit that into the system of weights and measures in use in the area at that time.

In reality, laws and situations in many Asian countries work against such analysis and in favour of confiscation, graft and dispersion. Act carefully.

Peter

[Pien89]

Thank you for this information. I will check that with the Pakistani Customs. I'm living in Europe and we were thinking about bringing the coins here for getting some more information.
We will act carefully.

[jkk]

For cataloguing purposes, that's Tye #347. It has several dozen subtypes which are, well, an uphill climb to specify.