½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud shah I ND (1458-1511) front ½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud shah I ND (1458-1511) back
½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud shah I ND (1458-1511) photo
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½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud shah I ND

 
Copper 4.68 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1458-1511
Value
½ Falus (1⁄128)
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.68 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#137915
Rarity index
85%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I, who was the Sultan of Gujarat from 1458 to 1511. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote trade and commerce in the region. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 4.68 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time.