© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Tenga - Muhammad Khudayar Khan 1st reign, Type
| Silver | 3.0 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | Khoqand Khanate (Late Central Asia) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Muhammad Khudayar Khan (1845-1858,1862-1863, 1865-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1269-1275 (1853-1859) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tenga |
| Currency | Tenga (1796-1876) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#155579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Comment
Krause includes year 1266 in C#95; however, that date is actually of a different type due to its extremely different obverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Khoqand Khanate. Muhammad Khudayar Khan's first reign was marked by struggles for power and territorial disputes with neighboring states, and the coin may have been minted as a way to assert the Khanate's independence and authority. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the time.
