© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Tanka - Badr al-Din al-Jazira ND
| Silver | 3.70 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Bukhti (Kurdish dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Badr al-Din ibn Sharaf al-Din (circa 1465-1469) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1465-1469 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.70 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#387786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Badr al-Din, who was a member of the Kurdish dynasty and ruled over the Emirate of Bukhti. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, which helps to identify its origin and historical context. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 3.70 grams suggests that it was a significant denomination in the currency system of the time.
