© Noël
© Noël
1½ Falus - Nasir Al-Din Mahmud Shah I
898 (1493) year| Copper | 14.34 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 898 (1493) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1½ Falus (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.34 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 6.93 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#77500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mahmud Shah I
Edge
Rough
Comment
Very different from other AH898 pieces Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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, which reflects the Islamic influence on the Sultanate of Gujarat, while the arches and domes of the mosque are decorated with Hindu-style carvings and sculptures. This blending of styles is a testament to the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the time period in which the coin was minted.
