1 Tanka - Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II
| Billon | 9.44 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 855-862 (1451-1458) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Rupee (1396-1583) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.44 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 4.78 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#45920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Al-Khalfa Style
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II, who was the last ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate. Despite his efforts to strengthen the kingdom, the sultanate was eventually annexed by the Mughal Empire in 1573.
