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½ Tanka - Shams-ud-din Muzaffar Shah II ND
| Silver | 3.40 g | 14.29 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1511-1526 |
| Value | ½ Tanka |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Diameter | 14.29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Muzaffar shah bin mahmud shah al-sultan khallada allah mulkahu within vestiges of peaked square within circle and dotted circle
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. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 3.40 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar value from that time period. This may indicate that the coin was intended for everyday use and was not meant to be a high-value denomination. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during the final years of the Gujarat Sultanate's existence makes it a unique piece of history.
