© Noël
© Noël
1½ Falus - Nasir. Mahmud Shah I
| Copper | 14.35 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 862-919 (1458-1514) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1½ Falus (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.35 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 6.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Translation: Al-sultan shah Mahmud
Edge
Rough
Comment
Half falus weight 14g and the 1 1/2 Tanka weight 12gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Falus coin of Mahmud Shah 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, minarets, and a dome, 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 I.
