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Tanka - Jahanshah countermarked type
871 (1467) year| Silver | 4.83 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Tribal federation of Qara Qoyunlu |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Jahan Shah ibn Yusuf (1436-1447, 1447-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 871 (1467) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1375-1468) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.83 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#195965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tanka - Jahanshah (countermarked type) 871 (1467) from Tribal federation of Qara Qoyunlu made of Silver weighing 4.83 g is that it features a unique countermark, which is a small stamp or marking that was added to the coin after it was minted. This countermark is believed to have been added by the tribal federation of Qara Qoyunlu to signify their authority and control over the coin's circulation. The presence of this countermark makes the coin particularly valuable to collectors and historians, as it provides a glimpse into the political and economic dynamics of the time period in which it was minted.
