Tanka - Abu'l-Muzaffar Ya'qub (Tabriz) 883-896 (1478-1491) front Tanka - Abu'l-Muzaffar Ya'qub (Tabriz) 883-896 (1478-1491) back
Tanka - Abu'l-Muzaffar Ya'qub (Tabriz) 883-896 (1478-1491) photo
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Tanka - Abu'l-Muzaffar Ya'qub Tabriz

 
Silver 5.00 g 20.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Tribal federation of Aq Qoyunlu
Bey
Ya'qub Beg (1478-1490)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
883-896 (1478-1491)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Tanka (1378-1501)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.00 g
Diameter
20.2 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#380454
Rarity index
94%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in the Aq Qoyunlu Empire, which was known for its rich literature, music, and architecture.