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1 Tanka - Muhammad bin Tughluq
| Billon | 8.81 g | 20.44 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad bin Tughluq (1325-1351) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 727-742 (1327-1342) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 8.81 g |
| Diameter | 20.44 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Name of ruler and date
Muhammad bin Tughluq (1325-1351)
Comment
Another coin of same type with slight variations
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Muhammad bin Tughluq 1 Tanka coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and cultural change in the Sultanate of Delhi. Muhammad bin Tughluq was known for his efforts to reform the currency and monetary system, and the introduction of this coin was part of those efforts. The coin was made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, and weighed 8.81 grams. Despite its relatively small weight, the coin was an important part of the economy of the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
