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¼ Tanka - "Shahrukhi" - Shahrukh Mirza Soltaniyeh ND
| Silver | 4.99 g | 21.76 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1405-1447 |
| Value | ¼ Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.99 g |
| Diameter | 21.76 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shahrukh Mirza, who was a prominent ruler of the Timurid Empire and known for his military campaigns and cultural achievements. The coin's design features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in the Shahrukhi script, which was a writing system used in the Timurid Empire. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 4.99g suggest that it was a significant denomination in the empire's currency system.
