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Hisam Al-Din Hushang Shah Copper Falus, Shadiabad, Copper Coin

Regional Sultanates & Kingdoms1405-35

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

CI-DYN-B87-001
Metal
Copper
Weight
4.12 g
Diameter
14-15 mm
Shape
Square
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
Goron-Goenka M6. Legend hushang shah al-sultan; reverse dar al-mulk shadiabad, bracketed-X mintmark
DenominationFalus
Ruler / IssuerHisam al-Din Hushang Shah
MintUnattributed regional mint
RarityScarce
Estimated Price Range₹1,500 – ₹4,000
EraRegional Sultanates & Kingdoms
Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India context

Delhi Sultanate

Successive dynasties developed new administrative and monetary systems in northern India.

India context

Mongol and Yuan age

Continental routes expanded the movement of merchants, envoys, technologies, and ideas.

World context

Indian Ocean commerce

Port cities linked India with East Africa, Arabia, Persia, and Southeast Asia.

This specimen

This coin’s issue period

Hisam al-Din Hushang Shah is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

Period: Hisam al-Din Hushang Shah copper falus, Shadiabad. Reference: Goron-Goenka M6. Legend hushang shah al-sultan; reverse dar al-mulk shadiabad, bracketed-X mintmark.