½ Tenga - Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad
1336 (1918) year| Copper | 1.12 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Bukhara |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad (1911-1920) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1336 (1918) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Tenga |
| Currency | Tenga (1801-1920) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Fulus-i nim tanga within ornamental circular border
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
Size varies 13-16mm, weight varies 1.1-1.7g.Interesting fact
The ½ Tenga coin from the Emirate of Bukhara, minted in 1336 (1918), is interesting because it features a unique blend of Islamic and Soviet influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "محمد عالم خان بن عبد الأحد" (Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad) in Arabic script, indicating the name of the ruler who issued the coin. The reverse side features a stylized representation of a cotton plant, which was a significant crop in the region and a symbol of economic prosperity. The coin's design combines traditional Islamic motifs with the Soviet-style imagery, reflecting the complex political and cultural landscape of the region during that time.
