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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Tanka - Abu Bakr Shah ND
| Billon | 10.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abu Bakr Shah Tughlaq (1389-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1389-1390 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 10.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#378110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Delhi is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice in the Indian Sultanates during that time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than pure silver coins. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins in large quantities, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver.
