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1 Tanka - Sikandar Shah Delhi Sultan
| Billon | 9.0 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sikandar Khan Lodi (1489-1517) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 913-919 (1508-1514) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#96631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Translation: AH 915
Edge
Plain
Comment
RULER: SIKANDAR SHAH LODI : AH 894-923 / 1488-1517 ADSikander Lodi (died November 21, 1517), born Nizam Khan, was the Sultan of Delhi between 1489 to 1517. He became the next ruler of the Lodi dynasty after the death of his father Bahlul Lodi in July 1489. The second and most successful ruler of the Lodi dynasty of the Delhi sultanate, he was also a poet of the Persian language and prepared a diwan of 9000 verses.Sikandar was the son of Sultan Bahlul Khan Lodi and Bibi Ambha, the daughter of a Hindu goldsmith of Sirhind. Sikandar was of Pashtun origin through his father. He became Sultan upon the death of his father on July 17, 1489. His rise to power was troubled, as his older brother, Barbak Shah, the viceroy of Jaunpur, also laid claim to the throne, even though their father had nominated Sikandar. However, he was able to ascend to the throne without massive bloodshed, and even allowed his brother to continue ruling Jaunpur. He also settled differences with an uncle, Alam Khan, who was also suspected of seeking to seize power.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sikandar Shah, who was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty and is known for his efforts to reform the currency system of the Sultanate of Delhi. The 1 Tanka coin was introduced during his reign and was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper, silver, and tin. The coin weighed 9.0 grams and was used as a standard circulation coin during his rule from 1508 to 1514.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 913 (1508) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 915 (1510) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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