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© Classical Numismatic Gallery
1 Tanka - Sikandar Shah I
795 (1393) year| Billon | 9.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ala ud-Din Sikandar Shah (1394) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 795 (1393) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.02 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#378113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tanka coin from the Sultanate of Delhi, made of Billon and weighing 9.02g, is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design includes a depiction of a mosque, symbolizing the Islamic faith of the ruling Sultan, Sikandar Shah I, alongside a Hindu temple, representing the cultural influences of the region. This blending of styles reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent during the Sultanate period.
