1 Tanka - Sher Shah Suri 947-948 (1538-1545) front 1 Tanka - Sher Shah Suri 947-948 (1538-1545) back
1 Tanka - Sher Shah Suri 947-948 (1538-1545) photo
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1 Tanka - Sher Shah Suri

 
Silver 11.3 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates)
Sultan
Sher Shah Suri (شير شاہ سوري) (1539-1545)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
947-948 (1538-1545)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Suri (1539-1545)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.3 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#60361
Rarity index
89%

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Jahanpanah Rupee, Bilingual Issue
- Another example without flower on obverse

Interesting fact

The 1 Tanka coin from the Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates) made of Silver weighing 11.3g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency during the reign of Sher Shah Suri, who was a powerful ruler and military leader in the 16th century. He was known for his architectural projects, including the construction of the Old Fort in Delhi, and his coinage system, which was based on a uniform standard and had a high level of purity. The 1 Tanka coin was an important part of this system and was widely used throughout the empire for trade and commerce.