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Tanka - Abu' l-Mansur Kuchkunji Bukhara ND
| Silver | 5.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Shaybanid dynasty (Bukhara) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1531 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Kalima, Arabic inscriptions around: four successors (clockwise reading)
Script: Arabic
Lettering: 'Ali el-murtaza / Abu Bekr es-sadiq / 'Umar el-faruq / 'Uthman al-'affan
Translation: Ali the pleasing to God / Abu Bekr the the truthful / Umar the discriminator between right and wrong / Uthman son of Affan
Comment
Https://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=3167Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abu'l-Mansur Kuchkunji, who was a powerful ruler of the Shaybanid dynasty in Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his rule marked a period of significant cultural and economic development in the region. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 5.15 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time and place.
