½ Tanka - Mahmud Shah II ND
| Copper | 5.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Malwa (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1531 |
| Value | ½ Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1401-1562) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.24 g |
| Size | 14.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.45 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Malwa 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 (a niche in the wall indicating the direction of Mecca) and a minaret, alongside a Hindu temple with a shikhara (a tower-like structure) and a gopuram (a gateway). This blending of architectural styles reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Sultanate of Malwa's rule in medieval India.
