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1 Tanka - Ala-ud-Din Muhammad Khilji ND
| Gold (.900) | 11.11 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1296-1316 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 11.11 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Translation: sikandar al sani yamin al khilafa nasir amir-ul-mominun, Mint name & date in margin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Delhi is that it was made of gold (.900) and weighed 11.11 grams. This indicates that the coin was made of a high-value material and had a significant weight, which reflects the economic and monetary importance of the Sultanate of Delhi during that time.
