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1 Tanka - Ghiyath al-Din Mahmud Fatahbad
933 (1527-1538) years| Silver | 10.78 g | 25.45 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 933 (1527-1538) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1342-1576) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.78 g |
| Diameter | 25.45 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82831 |
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| Rarity index | 90% |
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Comment
The date on this coin is AH933 which falls into Nasir al-Din Nusrat Shah's reign.Ghiyath al-Din Mahmud has coins during his brother's (Nasir al-Din Nusrat Shah) reign. Even he has a few those dated during his father.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ghiyath al-Din Mahmud, also known as Mahmud Shah, who was the second Sultan of the Bengal Sultanate. He ruled from 1527 to 1538 and was known for his military campaigns against the neighboring kingdoms and his efforts to promote trade and commerce within his kingdom. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 10.78 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.
