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

 
Silver 10.14 g 28.13 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
10.14 g
Diameter
28.13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#73087
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Husain shah al-sultan khallada
sayyid ashraf al-husaini
khallada allah mulkahu wa sultanahu

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Bengal is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material that was widely used in coinage during that time period. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Sultanate, and it also made the coins more durable and resistant to wear and tear. Additionally, the fact that the coin weighs 10.14g suggests that it was a significant denomination, likely used for large transactions or as a store of value.