1 Falus - Mahmud Shah II 915-939 (1510-1533) front 1 Falus - Mahmud Shah II 915-939 (1510-1533) back
1 Falus - Mahmud Shah II 915-939 (1510-1533) photo

1 Falus - Mahmud Shah II

 
Copper 8.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Malwa (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
915-939 (1510-1533)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Falus
Currency
Tanka (1401-1562)
Composition
Copper
Weight
8.35 g
Size
16 mm
Thickness
4.7 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39390
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Lettering: An 930 ۹۳۰

Comment

Another type of Mitchner 172

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Falus coin from the Sultanate of Malwa is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design includes a depiction of a mosque with a dome and minarets, alongside a Hindu temple with a shikhara and a gopuram. This blending of architectural styles reflects the cultural diversity and religious syncretism that characterized the Indian Sultanates during the reign of Mahmud Shah II.