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5 Tenga - Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad
| Bronze | 12.55 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Bukhara |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad (1911-1920) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1336-1337 (1918-1919) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Tenga |
| Currency | Tenga (1801-1920) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.55 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#117942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Inscription "fulus panj tanga" within an outer Greek "meander" style circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
تنکه
فلوس پنج
Translation: 5 Tenga-fulus
Edge
Edge can exist as plain, upright or obliquely milled.
Comment
The diameter can vary from 28-30 mm. Previously Y10.Interesting fact
The 5 Tenga coin from the Emirate of Bukhara, minted during the reign of Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad in 1336-1337 (1918-1919), features a unique blend of Islamic and Soviet influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Мухаммад Алим Хан" (Muhammad Alim Khan) in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a cotton plant, which was a prominent crop in the region at the time. This blend of traditional Islamic motifs and Soviet-era imagery reflects the complex cultural and political landscape of Central Asia during the early 20th century.
