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1 Tanka - Sams-ud-din Ilyas Shah Hadrat Jalal Sunargaon
758 (1342-1358) years| Silver | 10.70 g | 26.72 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 758 (1342-1358) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1342-1576) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.70 g |
| Diameter | 26.72 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Sikandar al-thani legend
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sams-ud-din Ilyas Shah, who was also known as Hadrat Jalal Sunargaon. He was a prominent ruler of the Sultanate of Bengal and his reign lasted from 1342 to 1358. The coin is made of silver and weighs 10.70 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin during that time period.
