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10 Tenga - Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad
| Brass | 3.94 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Bukhara |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad (1911-1920) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1338 (1919-1920) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Tenga |
| Currency | Tenga (1801-1920) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.94 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
تنکه
یکده
١٣٣٧
Translation:
ten tengah
1337
Comment
Note: Square frames on both sides vary in size,
varieties exist with upright and oblique milled edge. Reverse date
varies in position and arrangement (full or divided dates with
different combinations).
Interesting fact
The 10 Tenga coin from the Emirate of Bukhara, minted during the reign of Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad in 1337-1338 (1919-1920), 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.
