⅚ Tanka - Muhammad bin Firuz Shah Tughlaq ND (1387-1388) front ⅚ Tanka - Muhammad bin Firuz Shah Tughlaq ND (1387-1388) back
⅚ Tanka - Muhammad bin Firuz Shah Tughlaq ND (1387-1388) photo

⅚ Tanka - Muhammad bin Firuz Shah Tughlaq ND

 
Billon 8.84 g 7.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates)
Regent
Muhammad bin Firuz Tughluq (1387-1388)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1387-1388
Value
⅚ Tanka
Currency
Tanka (1206-1526)
Composition
Billon
Weight
8.84 g
Diameter
7.2 mm
Thickness
4.6 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#302858
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lettering: "Al-khalifa abu ‘adb allah khulidat khilafatuhu" - with AH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad bin Firuz Shah Tughlaq, who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1387 to 1388. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and this coin is a testament to the economic and monetary systems that were in place during his rule.