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1 Tanka - Sams-ud-din Ilyas Shah Firuzabad
754 (1342-1358) years| Silver | 10.72 g | 25.68 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 754 (1342-1358) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1342-1576) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.72 g |
| Diameter | 25.68 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sams-ud-din Ilyas Shah, who was the last ruler of the Sultanate of Bengal. He ruled from 1342 to 1358 and his reign marked the end of the Sultanate of Bengal, which was eventually absorbed into the Mughal Empire. This coin is a piece of history that represents the end of an era in the Indian subcontinent.
