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½ Tanka - Giyas ud din Muhammad II ND
| Copper | 4.63 g | 16.7 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1443-1451 |
| Value | ½ Tanka |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.63 g |
| Diameter | 16.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Edge
Rough
Comment
Refer type 2109 of first edition of Standard catalogue of Sultanate coins of India,Dilip RajgorInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Gujarat is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design includes a depiction of a mosque with a mihrab, minarets, and a dome, alongside a Hindu temple with a shikhara and a gopuram. This blending of architectural styles reflects the cultural diversity and religious syncretism that characterized the Indian Sultanates during the 15th century.
