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1 Tanka - Ghiyath al Din Bahadur Khitta Lakhnauti
720 (1320-1324) years| Silver | 10.24 g | 27.37 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 720 (1320-1324) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1342-1576) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.24 g |
| Diameter | 27.37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Within square : al-imam al-musta'sim amir al-mu'minin
AH date and mint in the margin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Ghiyath al-Din Bahadur, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and it features an inscription in the Khitta script, which was a writing system used in the Bengal Sultanate during that time.
