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1 Tanka - Muhammad Bin Tughlaq Shahr Lakhnauti ND
| Silver | 11.05 g | 24.88 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad bin Tughluq (1325-1351) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1325-1351 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1342-1576) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.05 g |
| Diameter | 24.88 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Al-mujahid fi sabil allah muhammad bin tughlaq shah; name of four caliphs around
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351. He was known for his ambitious projects and reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic influences of the time and the importance of the Sultanate of Delhi in the Indian subcontinent.