½ Tanka - Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah 937-940 (1531-1534) front ½ Tanka - Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah 937-940 (1531-1534) back
½ Tanka - Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah 937-940 (1531-1534) photo
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½ Tanka - Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah

 
Copper 5.96 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
937-940 (1531-1534)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Tanka
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.96 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
4.12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#70845
Rarity index
94%

Edge

Rough

Comment

Qutb. Ahmad II (1451-1458) AH 957-966

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah, who was the last ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Sultanate of Gujarat.