© Zantetsuken
© Zantetsuken
5 Tenga - Sayyid Abdullah and Junaid Khan Sun full; decorative boarder
1337 (1919) year| Bronze (or copper) | 11.74 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Khanate of Khiva (Khiva Khanate) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Sayid Abdullah II (1918-1920) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1337 (1919) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Tenga |
| Currency | Tenga (1817-1820) |
| Composition | Bronze (or copper) |
| Weight | 11.74 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Full sun and crescent with Arabic legend below, all within decorative boarder.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٣٧ ١٣
فلوس بش تنکه
Translation:
1337 / falus besh tenga
1337 / Falus - 5 Tenga
Comment
Many varieties exist, from the number of sun rays (9-20) and the position of the dates (above or below legend).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Soviet influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an inscription in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a depiction of a sun with a decorative border, which is a common motif in Soviet-era coinage. This blend of styles reflects the complex history and cultural influences of the Khanate of Khiva, which was a Turkic state that existed from the 18th to the early 20th century and was briefly annexed by the Russian Empire before becoming a Soviet Socialist Republic.
