1½ Falus - Ahmad Shah III 962-966 (1555-1559) front 1½ Falus - Ahmad Shah III 962-966 (1555-1559) back
1½ Falus - Ahmad Shah III 962-966 (1555-1559) photo

1½ Falus - Ahmad Shah III

 
Copper 14.38 g 18.92 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
962-966 (1555-1559)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1½ Falus (1⁄48)
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Copper
Weight
14.38 g
Diameter
18.92 mm
Thickness
7.03 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#78025
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

DateAutomatically translated

Lettering: ٩٦٢

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmad Shah III, who was the last ruler of the Sultanate of Gujarat before it was annexed by the Mughal Empire. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time.