1 Tanka - Bahlul Shah Lodis
| Billon | 9.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Bahlul Khan Lodi (1451-1489) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 855-893 (1451-1488) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Lettering: ٨٦٢
Comment
Weight varies. Coins may be struck on small, thick flans (possibly as small as 15 mm), resulting in much of the inscription being off-flan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Delhi 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 central dome and minarets, surrounded by a Hindu-style temple with a shikhara (tower) and a gopuram (gateway). This blending of architectural styles reflects the cultural syncretism that existed during the Lodi dynasty, which ruled the Sultanate of Delhi from 1451 to 1526.
