© Leandro Maciel Turi (CC BY-SA)
© Leandro Maciel Turi (CC BY-SA)
Tanka - 'Abd al-Mu'min Samarqand
1006 (1598) year| Billon | 4.7 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Shaybanid dynasty (Bukhara) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1006 (1598) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during the Shaybanid dynasty, as they sought to create coins that were both durable and aesthetically pleasing. The use of Billon in coinage during this time period was a sign of the advanced metallurgical techniques that were developed in the region.
