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½ Tanka - Shams-ud-din Muzaffar Shah II
| Silver | 3.6 g | 14.05 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 925-929 (1519-1523) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Tanka |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 14.05 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Muzaffar shah bin mahmud shah al-sultan within single square
AH Date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shams-ud-din Muzaffar Shah II, who was the last ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate before it was annexed by the Mughal Empire. Despite being a small coin, it was made of silver, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the Sultanate at that time.
