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Tanka - Akbar Ujjain ND
| Silver | 7 g | 16.8 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1587 |
| Value | 1 Tanka (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 16.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Inscription: Kalima Shahda
Ujjain mint
KM#75 variety
Lettering: أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ
Translation: lā ʾilāha ʾillā -llāh muḥammadur rasūlu -llāh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tanka - Akbar (Ujjain) ND (1556-1587) coin from the Mughal Empire (India) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles. The coin's design includes elements such as arches, domes, and minarets, which are characteristic of Islamic architecture, while also incorporating Hindu motifs like the lotus flower and the swastika symbol. This blending of styles reflects the cultural diversity and religious tolerance of the Mughal Empire during Akbar's reign.
