1½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III 944-961 (1538-1554) front 1½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III 944-961 (1538-1554) back
1½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III 944-961 (1538-1554) photo
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1½ Falus - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III

 
Copper 14.2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
944-961 (1538-1554)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1½ Falus (1⁄48)
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Copper
Weight
14.2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#140013
Rarity index
94%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III, who was the last ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate 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.