© NAEEM TANVEER (CC BY)
© NAEEM TANVEER (CC BY)
1 Falus - Humayun Jaunpur ND
| Copper | 9.05 g |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Humayun (1530-1540,1555-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1535-1538 |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#340820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Translation: [Khitta J]aunpur with 'B' of 'Mutabarraq' forming the divider; the rest of the epithet is not visible.
Interesting fact
The 1 Falus coin from the Mughal Empire, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Humayun (1535-1538), features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu motifs on its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Al-Sultanu al-Azam" (The Greatest Sultan) in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is revered as the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural diversity and religious tolerance of the Mughal Empire during that time.
