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© Parimal (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Tanka - Nasir al-din Mahmud shah III
| Silver | 7.30 g | 17.43 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 950-959 (1544-1552) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.30 g |
| Diameter | 17.43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend withing double peaked square and AH date
Lettering: mahmud shah bin latif shah al-sultan
Comment
The position of the date varies and can be found above mahmud(AH950-952), above latif (AH-955-957) or above bin (AH958-959)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-din Mahmud Shah III, who was the last ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate. He was known for his efforts to consolidate the kingdom and promote trade, which led to the minting of coins like this one. Despite his efforts, the Sultanate ultimately fell to the Mughal Empire in 1573.
