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1 Tankah - Sanda Thudhamma
1014 (1653) year| Silver | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Arakan (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| King | Sanda Thudhamma (စန္ဒသုဓမ္မရာဇာ) (1652-1674) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1014 (1653) |
| Calendar | Buddhist (Chulasakarat) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tankah |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tankah - Sanda Thudhamma 1014 (1653) coin from the Kingdom of Arakan is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Sri Sanda Thudhamma" in the Burmese script, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a lion, which is a common motif in Islamic coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of the Kingdom of Arakan, which was a major trading center and cultural hub in the Indian subcontinent during the 17th century.
