½ Gani - Ala-Ud-Din Ahmad Shah II 838-847 (1435-1458) front ½ Gani - Ala-Ud-Din Ahmad Shah II 838-847 (1435-1458) back
½ Gani - Ala-Ud-Din Ahmad Shah II 838-847 (1435-1458) photo
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½ Gani - Ala-Ud-Din Ahmad Shah II

 
Copper 8.2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Bahmani (Indian Sultanates)
Sultan
Alau'd-din Ahmad II (1436-1458)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
838-847 (1435-1458)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Gani (1⁄16)
Currency
Tanka (1347-1518)
Composition
Copper
Weight
8.2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
4.4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#88089
Rarity index
62%

Edge

Plain

Comment

Bahamanis of the Deccan, Ala al-Din Ahmad Shah II (AH838-862/AH1435-1457), half gani

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ala-Ud-Din Ahmad Shah II, who was the last ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate before it was conquered by the Vijayanagara Empire. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1436-1458)  - - - - - -
840 (1437)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Gani - Ala-Ud-Din Ahmad Shah II 838-847 (1435-1458) coin.