1 Tankah - Sanda Thudhamma 1014 (1653) front 1 Tankah - Sanda Thudhamma 1014 (1653) back
1 Tankah - Sanda Thudhamma 1014 (1653) photo
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1 Tankah - Sanda Thudhamma

1014 (1653) year
Silver 9.37 g 26 mm
Description
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
9.37 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#99890
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend

Edge

Plain

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 features a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, while the reverse side features a Islamic inscription in Persian, indicating the coin's minting date and the name of the ruling king, Sanda Thudhamma. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of the Kingdom of Arakan, which was a major trading hub and cultural center in the Indian subcontinent during the 17th century.