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1 Tanka - Sher Shah Suri mintless Bengal type
| Silver | 10.61 g | 25.85 mm |
| Issuer | Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sher Shah Suri (شير شاہ سوري) (1539-1545) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 944-951 (1538-1545) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Suri (1539-1545) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.61 g |
| Diameter | 25.85 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
One interesting fact about the Sher Shah Suri 1 Tanka coin is that it was minted without a mint mark, which was a unique feature of the coinage during the Sur Empire. This suggests that the coin was minted at a central location, possibly at the imperial capital, Delhi, and was not minted at any of the regional mints that were established during Sher Shah Suri's reign. This centralization of coinage production was a departure from the earlier practice of minting coins at multiple locations, and it reflects the efforts of Sher Shah Suri to establish a more centralized and efficient system of currency production.
