1 Paika - Ghiyath-ud-din Balban

1 Paika - Ghiyath-ud-din Balban - obverse1 Paika - Ghiyath-ud-din Balban - reverse

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Features

Issuer Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates)
Sultan Ghiyas ud-Din Balban (1266-1287)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1266-1287
Value 1 Paika (1⁄48)
Currency Tanka (1206-1526)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.58 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
131969
References Tye# 410,
Robert Tye, Monica Tye; 1995. Jitals : A Catalogue and Account of the Coin Denomination of Daily Use in Medieval Afghanistan and North West India. Robert Tye, Loch Eynort, Scotland.
Val CCI# 187
William H. Valentine; 1914. The Copper Coins of India / Part 1. Bengal and the United Provinces. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Legend: Al Sultan al Azim

Reverse

Legend: Ghiyas al dunya wa al din

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