Coins of Medieval India

Knowing the history of coins reveals much about the period during which they were issued. Coins of the medieval period give us wonderful insights into the history of different dynasties. From coins issued in the times of the Delhi Sultanate to coins of Mughal India, opportunities are galore. Medieval period coins not only give us wonderful insights about the history of the time but also about the different types of Calendar Systems that were followed in those days. They differ a lot from the coins of ancient times. The difference between the coins used in the ancient times versus the medieval times is that the coins of ancient times featured a profile face with Sanskrit text while medieval period coins showed the full face on the obverse side with khutba inscribed on the reverse side.