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¼ Tanka - "Miri" - Timur Samarqand
| Silver | 1.54 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 783-785 (1382-1384) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#176131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Comment
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Type A-2375
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Timur, also known as Tamerlane, who was a powerful Mongol emperor who ruled over a vast empire that included present-day Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Miri" (meaning "emir" or "prince") and "Timur" on one side, and an image of a seated lion on the other. The lion was a symbol of power and strength in Mongol culture, and its presence on the coin reflects Timur's status as a powerful leader.