Malwa Sultan Ghiyath Shah's Billon Tanka as Heir Apparent
2025-10-14 Tue
In Billon, Ghiyath Shah issued coins under two weight standards. Billon Tanka of 96 rati (10.7-11g), and 100 rati (12.1 g).This Billon Tanka of Ghiyath Shah, weighing 10.68g, was minted as Dar ul-Mulk Shadiabad, in the Hijri Year 878.
The obverse bears the legend 'Al Sultan ibn Al-Sultan Wali 'Ahad Khilafat Al-Zaman fi Al-Alamin. The reverse bears the legend 'Abul Fath Ghiyath Shah Al-Sultan Al-Khalji'.
Image Courtesy: Todywalla Auction
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