1 Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I 862-902 (1458-1497) front 1 Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I 862-902 (1458-1497) back
1 Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I 862-902 (1458-1497) photo
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1 Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I

 
Copper 10.96 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
862-902 (1458-1497)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.96 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
5.29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#75042
Rarity index
89%

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah I, who was the Sultan of Gujarat from 1458 to 1497. During his reign, the Sultanate of Gujarat was known for its strong maritime trade and cultural exchange with other regions, including the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This coin, made of copper and weighing 10.96 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been carried by merchants and traders throughout the region.