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1 Tanka - Nasir al din Nusrat Nusratabad

927 (1518-1533) years
Silver 10.50 g 24.91 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
927 (1518-1533)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Tanka (1342-1576)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.50 g
Diameter
24.91 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74949
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Inscription
AH Date - 927AH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-Din Nusrat Shah, who was the last ruler of the Bengal Sultanate. He ruled from 1518 to 1533 and was known for his efforts to consolidate the sultanate's power and promote trade and commerce. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, with the use of Arabic script and Islamic symbols. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.