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1 Tanka - Ala al Din Husain
899 (1494) year| Silver | 10.67 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 899 (1494) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1342-1576) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.67 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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Interesting fact
The 1 Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Bengal, issued during the reign of Ala al Din Husain in 1494, features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu motifs on its design, reflecting the cultural syncretism of the region during that time.
