Copper Double Falus of Malwa Sultan Ghiyath Shah
2025-11-05 Wed
Malwa Sultan Ghiyath Shah issued copper coins in two different weight standards: 80 rati series and 100 rati standard.Copper Double Falus issued under the 80 rati series comes in two types, distinguished by their legends. One type features the 'Al-Wathiq' legend, while the other displays the 'Al-Sultan' legend.
This copper double issued by him weighs 18.20g.
Obverse: Al-Wathiq Bi'l Malik Al-Multaji Abu'l Fath Ghiyath Shah.
Reverse: Bin Mahmud Shah Al-Khalji Al-Sultan Khallada Mulkahu.
Image Courtesy: Classical Numismatic Galley
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