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1 Tanka - Muhammad bin Tughluq Daulatabad ND
| Bronze | 8.82 g | 20 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 (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.82 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | (Weight and dia varies) |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#201547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Muhr shud tankah panchah gani dar rozgar bandah amidvar muhammad tughluq
Translation: Sealed as a tanka of fifty gani, in the reign of the slave, hopeful of divine mercy, Muhammad Tughluq
Edge
Plain
Comment
Forced currency:Unique among Muhammad Bin Tughlaq's coinage was the "forced" token currency. It was modelled after the Chinese example, using brass or copper tokens, backed by the silver and gold kept in the treasury. Tughluq had two scalable versions, issued in Delhi and Daulatabad. The currency was issued in the two different standards, undoubtedly to follow the local standards which pre-existed in the North and in the South respectively. He engraved "He who obeys the Sultan obeys the compassionate" to fascinate people in accepting the new coinage. However, very few people exchanged their gold or silver coins for the new copper ones. Moreover, the tokens were easy to forge, which led to heavy losses, as Tughluq subsequently withdrew the forged currency by exchanging it for bullion coins. It is said that after the plan failed, there were heaps of copper coins lying around the royal offices for years.
- 50 gani
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq, who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to consolidate the Sultanate's power, and this coin is a tangible reminder of his rule and the economic systems of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1325-1351) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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