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½ Tanka - Muhammad bin Tughluq
| Billon | 3.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad bin Tughluq (1325-1351) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 725-728 (1325-1328) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#55491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Name of Sultan and AH Date
Lettering:
Fakhr-ud-din Mohammad(III) bin Tughluq Shah
۷۲٥ (725 with 5's lines not connected)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies Between 2.7 - 3.5 gramsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tanka coin of Muhammad bin Tughluq is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and cultural change in the Sultanate of Delhi. Muhammad bin Tughluq was known for his ambitious projects and reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which replaced the traditional copper coins with silver and billon coins. The ½ Tanka coin was part of this new currency system and was used widely in trade and commerce during this period.
