½ Falus - Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah 932-943 (1526-1537) front ½ Falus - Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah 932-943 (1526-1537) back
½ Falus - Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah 932-943 (1526-1537) photo

½ Falus - Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah

 
Copper 5.71 g 14.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
932-943 (1526-1537)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Falus (1⁄128)
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.71 g
Diameter
14.9 mm
Thickness
4.1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#98897
Rarity index
94%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah, who was the last ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate. Despite being made of copper, the coin still holds significant historical value, especially since the Gujarat Sultanate was known for its rich cultural and economic heritage during that time.