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⅚ Tanka - Ghiyas al-Din Tughluq Shah II Hadrat Dehli
| Billon | 8.98 g | 17.79 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ghiyath ud-Din Tughluq Shah II (1388-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 790-791 (1388-1389) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅚ Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 8.98 g |
| Diameter | 17.79 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Al-khalifa abu 'abd allah khulidat khilafatuhu
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ghiyas al-Din Tughluq Shah II, who was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty and the Sultanate of Delhi. He was known for his efforts to reform the administrative and military systems of the empire, and his reign marked the beginning of the decline of the Sultanate of Delhi. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and weighs 8.98 grams.
