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© Classical Numismatic Gallery
1 Tanka - Ala al-Din Mahmud Shah I
841 (1438) year| Gold | 11.04 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Malwa (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 841 (1438) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1401-1562) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.04 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
sikandar al-thāni yamīn al-khilāfa nāṣir amīr al-mū’minīn
zarb hada al-sikka bi hazrat Shadiabad
Translation:
the second Alexander the right hand of the Caliph, the helper of the commander of the faithful
I struck this coin in hazrat Shadiabad
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Malwa 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 with a dome and minarets, alongside a Hindu temple with a shikhara and a gopuram. This blending of architectural styles reflects the cultural diversity and religious tolerance of the Sultanate of Malwa during the 15th century.
