© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Tenga - Muhammad 'Ali Khan
| Silver | 2.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Khoqand Khanate (Late Central Asia) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Muhammad Ali Khan (1822-1842) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1241-1245 (1826-1830) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tenga |
| Currency | Tenga (1796-1876) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#155827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad 'Ali Khan, who was the ruler of the Khoqand Khanate, a state that existed in the 19th century in what is now Uzbekistan and parts of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.98 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Additionally, the coin features an inscription in Persian, which was the official language of the Khoqand Khanate, and it highlights the importance of trade and commerce during that era.
