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1 Tanka - Ghiyas ud din Balban
673 (1275) year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ghiyas ud-Din Balban (1266-1287) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 673 (1275) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ghiyas ud din Balban, who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1266 to 1287. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to consolidate the power of the Sultanate, and this coin may have been issued as a way to promote his image and authority.
