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1 Tanka - Sa'id Khan
922 (1516) year| Silver | 4.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Yarkand Khanate (Chagatai Khanate) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Sultan Sa'id Khan (1514-1533) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 922 (1516) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#388778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This is the only known silver coin of the Yarkand Khanate, and is seemingly unique.
Interesting fact
An interesting fact about the 1 Tanka coin from the Yarkand Khanate is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Sa'id Khan, who ruled from 1514 to 1533, and it features designs that reflect the cultural influences of the Chagatai Khanate, showcasing a blend of Islamic and Central Asian artistic styles.