Alauddin Humayun Shah – Bahmani Sultanate Copper 1/2 Gani 1458-1461AD

Alauddin Humayun Shah, Bahmani Sultanate, (r. AH862-866/1458-1461AD), The first independent Muslim sultanate of the Deccan, Composition: Copper, Denomination: 1/2 Gani, Weight: 15.74 Gms, Diameter:  22.00 mm, (G&G BH97), About Very Fine, Rare

Obverse: ‘al-mutwakkil al-karam allah al-hannan al-ghani’

Reverse: ‘humayunshah bin ahmad shah al-wali al-bahamni’

Alauddin Humayun Shah (r. 1458–1461 AD), son of Ahmad Shah Wali, was the Bahmani Sultan who briefly ruled the Deccan after a turbulent succession. Known for his ambition, he struck coins in copper, silver, and possibly gold, showcasing refined Islamic inscriptions. His reign, though short, was marked by internal power struggles rather than major external wars. He continued architectural patronage and maintained the Bahmani legacy. His coinage, including rare denominations like the 1/2 Gani, reflects the evolving Deccan numismatic style.