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1 Tanka - Ghiyath Al Din Mahmud Da
| Silver | 10.81 g | 24.65 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 939-945 (1533-1538) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Currency | Tanka (1342-1576) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.81 g |
| Diameter | 24.65 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#361263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ghiyath Al Din Mahmud, who was the last Sultan of the Bengal Sultanate and ruled from 1533 to 1538. Despite his short reign, he made significant contributions to the kingdom, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the Tanka coin. The coin was made of silver and weighed 10.81 grams, making it a valuable and significant denomination in the Sultanate's economy.