Obverse © Noël
Obverse © Noël
1½ Falus - Shams al-Din Muzaffar Shah III
| Copper | 14.16 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 967-981 (1560-1574) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1½ Falus (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.16 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 9.93 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shams al-Din Muzaffar Shah III, who was the last ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate and ruled from 1560 to 1574. Despite his reign being marked by political instability and external threats, he was known for his interest in the arts and architecture, and his court was a center of learning and culture. This coin, made of copper and weighing 14.16g, is a testament to the economic and cultural achievements of the Gujarat Sultanate during his reign.
