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1 Tanka - Firuz Shah Tughluq
| Billon (80 rati) | 9.02 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1351-1388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 759-764 (1358-1381) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon (80 rati) |
| Weight | 9.02 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 4.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
`al-khalifat amir al-mu'minin khulidat khilafatuhu'
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
Additional examples with year AH763 visible in the coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Firuz Shah Tughluq, who was the third Sultan of the Tughluq dynasty and ruled the Sultanate of Delhi from 1358 to 1381. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the administration and the currency system of the empire. The coin itself is made of Billon, an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighs 9.02 grams. It is a standard circulation coin and features the signature of the Sultan on one side and a unique design on the other.
