½ Gani - Taj ud din Firuz Shah 1397 (1397-1422) front ½ Gani - Taj ud din Firuz Shah 1397 (1397-1422) back
½ Gani - Taj ud din Firuz Shah 1397 (1397-1422) photo
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½ Gani - Taj ud din Firuz Shah

1397 (1397-1422) years
Copper 4.4 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Bahmani (Indian Sultanates)
Sultan
Taj ud-Din Firuz (1397-1422)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1397 (1397-1422)
Value
1 Falus (1⁄48)
Currency
Tanka (1347-1518)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#48877
Rarity index
76%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Taj ud din Firuz Shah, who was the second ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate and known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time.