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½ Tanka - Muhammad Khudabandah Kojur
996 (1578-1588) years| Silver | 1.82 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mohammad I Khodabanda (1578-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 996 (1578-1588) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Tanka |
| Currency | Shahi (1501-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.82 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#427902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription with mint name inside teardrop; circular legend surrounding.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
ضرب كجر
لا الم محمد رسول الله على وى الله
Lettering (regular font):
ضرب كجر
لا الم محمد رسول الله على وى الله
Translation:
Minted in Kojur
Shi'ite Kalima
Comment
Variants exist.Obverse is typically the name of the ruler, encircled by an inscription.
Reverse is typically the city mint followed by the date, encircled by an inscription.
This coin is considered very rare as are other coins from this mint. This was struck according to a standard used in Mazandaran province, not necessarily in alignment with broader Safavid coinage.
Interesting fact
The ½ Tanka coin from Iran, minted during the reign of Muhammad Khudabandah (Kojur) in 996 (1578-1588), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 1.82 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size. This coin was also part of a larger currency system that was used throughout the Safavid Empire, which spanned parts of modern-day Iran, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.
