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1 Tanka - Ghiyath al-din Tughlaq Hadrat Dehli
| Silver | 11.10 g | 27.36 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ghiyath ud-Din Tughluq (1320-1325) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 720-725 (1320-1325) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.10 g |
| Diameter | 27.36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Within circle : tughlaq shah al-sultan nasir amir al-mu'minin
Mint and date in margin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ghiyath al-din Tughlaq, who was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty and ruled the Sultanate of Delhi from 1320 to 1325. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to consolidate the Muslim states of the Indian subcontinent. The coin is a reflection of the economic and cultural achievements of his reign, and it is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.
