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1 Tenga - Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad
| Copper | 2.25 g | 16.95 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Bukhara |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad (1911-1920) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1336-1338 (1918-1920) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tenga |
| Currency | Tenga (1801-1920) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 16.95 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Inscription within a beaded circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
تنکه
یک
فلوس
Translation: 1 fulus tenga
Edge
Plain
Comment
Note: Size varies 17-20mm. Large round or irregular flans,
irregular flans are scarcer than round flans. Many varieties exist.
Interesting fact
The 1 Tenga coin from the Emirate of Bukhara, minted during the reign of Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad (1918-1920), features a unique blend of Islamic and Soviet influences in its design, reflecting the complex history and cultural exchange of the region during that time.
