½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III ND (1536-1554) front ½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III ND (1536-1554) back
½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III ND (1536-1554) photo

½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III ND

 
Copper 4.84 g 14.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1536-1554
Value
½ Falus (1⁄128)
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.84 g
Diameter
14.4 mm
Thickness
3.96 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121543
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III, who was the last ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate. He ruled from 1536 to 1554 and was known for his efforts to consolidate the sultanate's power and restore its prosperity. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 4.84 grams, making it a significant piece of history that has survived to this day.