© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Falus - Shah Nawaz Khan
1255 (1839) year| Copper | 7.14 g | - |
| Issuer | Khanate of Kalat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1255 (1839) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus |
| Currency | Rupee (1794-1955) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#354177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering: falus qalat
Comment
Fath Khan ("victorious khan") is probably a reference to the victory of Shah Nawaz after the murder of his predecessor, Mehrab Khan, which occurred during the British conquest of Kalat under the command of Sir Thomas Willshire in 1839; the term "fath khan" was likely an honorary title assigned to Shah Nawaz Khan upon his appointment by the British forces.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Falus coin from the Khanate of Kalat 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 dome and minarets, alongside a Hindu temple with a tower, showcasing the cultural diversity and religious tolerance of the region during the 19th century.