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© Noël
1½ Falus - Nasir. Mahmud I
| Copper | 14.33 g | 19.52 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 898-917 (1493-1512) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1½ Falus (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.33 g |
| Diameter | 19.52 mm |
| Thickness | 6.27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering: ٩١١
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Falus coin of Mahmud I from the Sultanate of Gujarat 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 mihrab (a niche in the wall indicating the direction of Mecca) and a minaret, alongside a Hindu temple with a shikhara (a tower-like structure) and a gopuram (a gateway). This blending of architectural styles reflects the cultural diversity and religious syncretism that characterized the Indian Sultanates during the medieval period.
