1 Falus ND (1591-1595) front 1 Falus ND (1591-1595) back
1 Falus ND (1591-1595) photo
© KRISHNA KAMESWAR@AMALAPURAM

1 Falus ND

 
Copper 13.55 g 20.38 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Ahmadnagar (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1591-1595
Value
1 Falus
Currency
Falus
Composition
Copper
Weight
13.55 g
Diameter
20.38 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#199624
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Lettering: fi shuhur sanah ihda wa alif (with date at top)

Translation: In the months of Sunnah and Elif

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Falus ND (1591-1595) from Sultanate of Ahmadnagar (Indian Sultanates) made of Copper weighing 13.55g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and local Indian architectural styles in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a mosque, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a temple, showcasing the cultural fusion that was prevalent during the Sultanate's rule in India.