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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
Tanka - "3 Miri" - Husain Ibn Baiqara Countermarked type - Samarqand ND
| Silver | 5.04 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1469-1506 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.04 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#305412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Picture illustrates countermark applied on AR Tanka of Qara Qoyunlu, Jahanshah AH 862 (Album #2493)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Husain Ibn Baiqara, who was a prominent ruler of the Timurid Empire, which was a Mongol khanate that ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East during the 15th and 16th centuries. The coin features a countermark, which was a stamp or symbol added to the coin to indicate its authenticity and value. The countermark on this coin is in the form of the word "Samarqand", which was the name of the city where the coin was minted. This suggests that the coin was issued by a regional mint in Samarqand, which was an important center of trade and commerce during the Timurid period.
