1 Tanka - Ala al Din Husain (Husainabad) ND (1493-1518) front 1 Tanka - Ala al Din Husain (Husainabad) ND (1493-1518) back
1 Tanka - Ala al Din Husain (Husainabad) ND (1493-1518) photo
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1 Tanka - Ala al Din Husain Husainabad ND

 
Silver 10.42 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1493-1518
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Tanka (1342-1576)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.42 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#65742
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Ibn Sayyid Ashraf Husain Khallada Allaha Mulkahu wa Sultanahu
Husainabad; 89

Translation: Son of Sayyid Ashraf Husain, May Allah on High perpetuate his Reign and his Sultanate

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ala al Din Husain, also known as Husain Shah, who was the last ruler of the Sultanate of Bengal. He ruled from 1493 to 1518 and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. This coin, which was made of silver and weighed 10.42 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the Sultanate. Despite its age, it remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and cultural achievements of the Sultanate of Bengal during that time.