Delhi Sultanate
Successive dynasties developed new administrative and monetary systems in northern India.
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Mahmud Shah II Copper Falus And Fractions, Copper Coin
Regional Sultanates & Kingdoms1510-1531
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Obverse of Mahmud Shah II copper falus and fractions (1510-1531, 8.41 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B87-007- Metal
- Copper
- Weight
- 1.95-8.41 g
- Diameter
- Unspecified
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Goron-Goenka M172/M174/M176/M177. Several copper falus and fraction variants with AH 927/939/917 and distinctive mintmarks including X, railed-tree-like mark, inverted heart
| Denomination | Falus |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Mahmud Shah II |
| Mint | Unattributed regional mint |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 |
| 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
Mahmud Shah II is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.