Delhi Sultanate
Successive dynasties developed new administrative and monetary systems in northern India.
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Nasir Shah Half Tanka/Falus Fractions - Silver, Silver Coin
Regional Sultanates & Kingdoms1500-1510
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Obverse of Nasir Shah half tanka/falus fractions - Silver (1500-1510, 5.43 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B87-006- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 5.43 g
- Diameter
- Unspecified
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Goron-Goenka M136/M140/M144. Silver half tanka AH 915; copper falus AH 906; half falus with star mintmarks and al-sultan bin al-sultan reverse
| Denomination | 1/2 Tanka |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Nasir Shah half |
| Mint | Unattributed regional mint |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Era | Regional Sultanates & Kingdoms |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Mongol and Yuan age
Continental routes expanded the movement of merchants, envoys, technologies, and ideas.
Indian Ocean commerce
Port cities linked India with East Africa, Arabia, Persia, and Southeast Asia.
This coin’s issue period
Nasir Shah half is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.