2 Ghani - Ghiyath al-Din Balban ND (1266-1287) front 2 Ghani - Ghiyath al-Din Balban ND (1266-1287) back
2 Ghani - Ghiyath al-Din Balban ND (1266-1287) photo
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2 Ghani - Ghiyath al-Din Balban ND

 
Billon (.090 silver) 3.4 g 16.94 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates)
Sultan
Ghiyas ud-Din Balban (1266-1287)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1266-1287
Value
2 Gani (¼)
Currency
Tanka (1206-1526)
Composition
Billon (.090 silver)
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
16.94 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#54365
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

Balban in centre
sri sultan gayasadin in Nagari in margin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ghiyath al-Din Balban, who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1266 to 1287. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to consolidate the power of the Sultanate, and this coin may have been used to help finance some of those efforts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1266-1287)  - - - - - -

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