⅓ Falus - Murtada Nizam Shah I ND (1565-1588) front ⅓ Falus - Murtada Nizam Shah I ND (1565-1588) back
⅓ Falus - Murtada Nizam Shah I ND (1565-1588) photo

⅓ Falus - Murtada Nizam Shah I ND

 
Copper 3.87 g 14.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Ahmadnagar (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1565-1588
Value
⅓ Falus
Currency
Falus
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.87 g
Diameter
14.5 mm
Thickness
3.30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108806
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Translation: fi shahur sanah 939

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Murtada Nizam Shah I, who was the second ruler of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate and ruled from 1565 to 1588. He was known for his military campaigns against the neighboring kingdoms and his efforts to strengthen the economy of the Sultanate. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 3.87 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time and denomination.