1 Tanka - Ala al-din Firuz II (mintless) ND (1531-1532) front 1 Tanka - Ala al-din Firuz II (mintless) ND (1531-1532) back
1 Tanka - Ala al-din Firuz II (mintless) ND (1531-1532) photo
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1 Tanka - Ala al-din Firuz II mintless ND

 
Silver 10.6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1531-1532
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Tanka (1342-1576)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#65390
Rarity index
94%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ala al-din Firuz II (mintless) ND (1531-1532) coin from the Sultanate of Bengal is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a mosque, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Hindu temple, highlighting the cultural and religious diversity of the region during that time period.