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1 Tanka - Ala al-din Firuz II mintless ND
Silver | 10.6 g | 24 mm |
Issuer | Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates) |
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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 |
Numista | N#65390 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
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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.