1 Tankah - Sanda Wizaya ND (1710-1731) front 1 Tankah - Sanda Wizaya ND (1710-1731) back
1 Tankah - Sanda Wizaya ND (1710-1731) photo
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1 Tankah - Sanda Wizaya ND

 
Silver 10 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Arakan (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties)
King
Sanda Wizaya (စန္ဒာဝိဇရမင်း) (1710-1731)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1710-1731
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Tankah
Composition
Silver
Weight
10 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#96519
Rarity index
95%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tankah 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 script, indicating the coin's denomination and the name of the ruler, Sanda Wizaya. 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 and 18th centuries.