1 Tankah - Thado 1007 (1646) front 1 Tankah - Thado 1007 (1646) back
1 Tankah - Thado 1007 (1646) photo
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1 Tankah - Thado

1007 (1646) year
Silver 7.2 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Arakan (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties)
King
Thado (သတိုးမင်းတရား) (1645-1652)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1007 (1646)
Calendar
Buddhist (Chulasakarat)
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Tankah
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.2 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#42604
Rarity index
92%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tankah - Thado 1007 (1646) 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 mintage during the reign of the Muslim king, Thado Minbya. 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.