½ Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud shah I (Muhammadabad Champanir) 862-917 (1458-1511) front ½ Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud shah I (Muhammadabad Champanir) 862-917 (1458-1511) back
½ Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud shah I (Muhammadabad Champanir) 862-917 (1458-1511) photo
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½ Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud shah I Muhammadabad Champanir

 
Silver 5.62 g 18.08 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
862-917 (1458-1511)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Tanka
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.62 g
Diameter
18.08 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74503
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I, who was the Sultan of Gujarat from 1458 to 1511. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote trade and commerce in the region. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 5.62 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.