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1 Tanka - Ala al-din Masud
| Silver | 10.35 g | 26.47 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ala ud-Din Masud Shah (1242-1246) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 641-653 (1244-1255) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.35 g |
| Diameter | 26.47 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fi'ahd legend with caliph al-Must'asim
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ala al-din Masud, who was the last ruler of the Mamluk dynasty of the Sultanate of Delhi. Despite his efforts to reform the currency and military, his reign was marked by political instability and external threats, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Mamluk dynasty and the rise of the Khilji dynasty.
