½ Falus - Mahmud Shah ND (1482-1518) front ½ Falus - Mahmud Shah ND (1482-1518) back
½ Falus - Mahmud Shah ND (1482-1518) photo
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½ Falus - Mahmud Shah ND

 
Copper 8 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Bahmani (Indian Sultanates)
Sultan
Mahmud (1482-1518)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1482-1518
Value
½ Falus (1⁄96)
Currency
Tanka (1347-1518)
Composition
Copper
Weight
8 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#134684
Rarity index
92%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Falus coin from the Sultanate of Bahmani is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud Shah, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, which led to the Sultanate's greatest extent.