1 Tanka - Rukn al-Din Barbak Shah (Dar al-Darb) 867 (1463) front 1 Tanka - Rukn al-Din Barbak Shah (Dar al-Darb) 867 (1463) back
1 Tanka - Rukn al-Din Barbak Shah (Dar al-Darb) 867 (1463) photo
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1 Tanka - Rukn al-Din Barbak Shah Dar al-Darb

867 (1463) year
Silver 10.65 g 29.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
867 (1463)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Tanka (1342-1576)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.65 g
Diameter
29.00 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84757
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Al-mu'ayyad bi-ta'yid al-rehman khalifat allah bi'l hujjat wa'l burhan

AH 867

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Rukn al-Din Barbak Shah, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his coinage reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of his court.