Yakgani - Shams-ud-din Mohammad Shah III Gulbraga
| Copper | 16.43 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bahmani (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad III (1463-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 867-886 (1463-1481) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Gani (⅛) |
| Currency | Tanka (1347-1518) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.43 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#37585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shams-ud-din Mohammad Shah III, also known as Gulbarga, who was the Sultan of the Bahmani Sultanate in the 15th century. The Bahmani Sultanate was a powerful kingdom that ruled much of the Deccan region of India during this time, and its coins were widely used for trade and commerce. The Yakgani coin was a standard circulation coin during this period and was made of copper, weighing 16.43 grams.
