Tanka - Farrukhsiyar b. Khalil Allah 2nd Standard
| Silver | 2.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Shirvanshah dynasty (Islamic Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Farrukh Yasar I (1465-1500) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 879-882 (1474-1477) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1329-1607) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#435879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"2471.1 AR tanka (2.6g), second standard, used circa 879-882
R [Rare]"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Caucasian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and the name of the ruler, Farrukhsiyar b. Khalil Allah, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a dragon, which is a common motif in Caucasian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Shirvanshah dynasty, which ruled over a diverse region that spanned from the Caucasus to the Middle East.
