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 10.34 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
10.34 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#85888
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Sultan husain shah bin sayyad ashraf al husaini

Edge

Plain

Comment

Barbakabad mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Bengal is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design includes a depiction of a mosque, which reflects the Islamic influence in the region, while the arches and domes of the mosque are decorated with Hindu-style carvings and sculptures. This blending of styles is a testament to the cultural diversity and syncretism that characterized the Indian Sultanates during the 15th century.