© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
½ Gani - Shams al-Din Muhammad Shah III ND
| Copper | 8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bahmani (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad III (1463-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1463-1482 |
| Value | ½ Gani (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Tanka (1347-1518) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shams al-Din Muhammad Shah III, who was the last ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate before it was conquered by the Vijayanagara Empire. Despite being made of copper, the coin still holds significant historical value due to its association with the Bahmani Sultanate, which played a crucial role in the history of the Indian subcontinent.
