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⅙ Tanka - Qutb al-Din Bahadur Shah
941 (1525-1535) years| Silver | 1.13 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 941 (1525-1535) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅙ Tanka |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sanah 941 al-sultan within double sixfoil
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qutb al-Din Bahadur Shah, who was the last ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 1.13 grams, making it one of the lightest coins issued by the Sultanate. This suggests that the coin may have been designed to be easily portable and accessible to a wide range of people, reflecting the economic and trade practices of the time.
