1½ Falus - Shams al Din Muzaffar Shah III 967-981 (1560-1573) front 1½ Falus - Shams al Din Muzaffar Shah III 967-981 (1560-1573) back
1½ Falus - Shams al Din Muzaffar Shah III 967-981 (1560-1573) photo

1½ Falus - Shams al Din Muzaffar Shah III

 
Copper 14.29 g 18.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
967-981 (1560-1573)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Copper
Weight
14.29 g
Diameter
18.4 mm
Thickness
6.87 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108863
Rarity index
94%

Interesting fact

The 1½ Falus coin from the Sultanate of Gujarat, issued during the reign of Shams al Din Muzaffar Shah III (1560-1573), features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural elements on its reverse side, reflecting the cultural syncretism of the Indian Sultanates during that period.