¼ Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I (Mustafabad) ND (1458-1511) front ¼ Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I (Mustafabad) ND (1458-1511) back
¼ Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I (Mustafabad) ND (1458-1511) photo
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¼ Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I Mustafabad ND

 
Silver 2.74 g 13.44 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1458-1511
Value
¼ Tanka
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.74 g
Diameter
13.44 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#79233
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mahmud shah al-sultan

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I, who was the Sultan of Gujarat from 1458 to 1511. During his reign, the Sultanate of Gujarat was known for its strong maritime trade and cultural exchange with other regions, including the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This coin, made of silver and weighing 2.74 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and could have been carried by merchants and traders throughout the region.