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1 Tanka - Ala al-Din Bahman Shah Hadrat Ahsanabad
| Silver | 10.65 g | 26.50 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bahmani (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ala-ud-Din Bahman (1347-1358) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 755-760 (1354-1359) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1347-1518) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.65 g |
| Diameter | 26.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sikandar al-thani yamin al-khilafa nasir amin al-muminin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ala al-Din Bahman Shah, who was the founder of the Bahmani Sultanate and ruled from 1347 to 1358. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Ala al-Din Bahman Shah, the Just King" and includes the date of minting in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare example of the early coinage of the Bahmani Sultanate and is highly sought after by collectors.
