© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
1 Gani - Muhammad Shah III
| Copper | 16.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bahmani (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 867-887 (1463-1482) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Gani (⅛) |
| Currency | Tanka (1347-1518) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#234528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Lettering: muhammad shah bin humayu nshah(sic!) al-sultan (khallada mulkahu)
Edge
Plain
Comment
India / Sulatanato de Bahmani (AH 748-933 = 1347-1527 DC) Reino Islámico del Decán // Shams al-din Muhammad Shah III (AH 867-887 = 1463 - 1482 DC.)Other dates may exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad Shah III, who was the last ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate before it was conquered by the Vijayanagara Empire. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time.
