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⅙ Gani - Shams-ud-din Mohammad Shah III ND
| Copper | 2.36 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bahmani (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad III (1463-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1463-1482 |
| Value | ⅙ Gani (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Tanka (1347-1518) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#399594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shams-ud-din Mohammad Shah III, 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 standard circulation coin and was used as a medium of exchange in the region.
