Obverse © simoneo80 – Reverse © coinindia
Obverse © simoneo80 – Reverse © coinindia
1 Dinar "Gold 20-ratti"- in the name of Muizz ud-din Muhammad bin Sam "Muhammad of Ghor" ND
| Gold (.900) | 2.30 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1193-1206 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Tanka (1342-1576) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 2.30 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3-line Nagari legend
Lettering: srima ha / mira mahama / da saamah
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ref: GG B3, Raj 104One of the first Islamic coins struck in Bengal, this coin was struck by the Ghorid general Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji in the name of his overlord, Muhammad bin Sam, in 1204, soon after his conquest of the province.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad of Ghor, who was a powerful ruler who expanded the Sultanate of Bengal and established it as a major power in the region. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and this coin is a testament to the wealth and prosperity of his kingdom.
