1 Tanka - Nasir ud Din Ahmad Shah I ND (1411-1442) front 1 Tanka - Nasir ud Din Ahmad Shah I ND (1411-1442) back
1 Tanka - Nasir ud Din Ahmad Shah I ND (1411-1442) photo
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1 Tanka - Nasir ud Din Ahmad Shah I ND

 
Billon 8.87 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1411-1442
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Billon
Weight
8.87 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
5.33 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71209
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Mint-mark : Quatrefoil and circle

Lettering: ahmad shah al-sultan

Edge

Rough

Comment

Ruler : Nasir Ud Din Ahmad Shah I

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir ud Din Ahmad Shah I, who was the Sultan of Gujarat from 1411 to 1442. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote trade and commerce in the region. The coin itself is made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighs 8.87 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political history of the Sultanate of Gujarat during this time period.