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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Tanka - Jahanshah
862 (1458) year| Silver | 5.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Tribal federation of Qara Qoyunlu |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Jahan Shah ibn Yusuf (1436-1447, 1447-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 862 (1458) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1375-1468) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Struck during Jahanshah's brief occupation of Herat, style of the contemporary Timurid tankas of Herat, with the Rashidun's epithets includedInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Tanka - Jahanshah 862 (1458) coin from the Tribal federation of Qara Qoyunlu is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the name of the Mongolian emperor, Jahanshah, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a dragon, which was a symbol of the Qara Qoyunlu tribe. This blending of cultural elements reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that took place during the Mongolian Empire's expansion into the Middle East and Central Asia.
