1 Tanka - Pir Muhammad b. Luqman (Aqalim) ND (1405-1407) front 1 Tanka - Pir Muhammad b. Luqman (Aqalim) ND (1405-1407) back
1 Tanka - Pir Muhammad b. Luqman (Aqalim) ND (1405-1407) photo
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1 Tanka - Pir Muhammad b. Luqman Aqalim ND

 
Silver 4.03 g -
Description
Issuer
Taghaytimurid dynasty (Mongol States)
King
Pir Muhammad ibn Luqman (1405-1407)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1405-1407
Value
1 Tanka
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.03 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#389715
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Comment

According to the auction:

“The mint name aqalim means "the districts" or "the climates", often referring to the seven different climatic regions of the world. The actual mint was located at Astarabad or very nearby.”

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pir Muhammad b. Luqman, who was a prominent leader of the Taghaytimurid dynasty, a Mongol khanate that ruled over parts of Central Asia and Afghanistan during the 14th and 15th centuries. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, showcasing a blend of Mongolian, Islamic, and local traditions.