Tanka - Muzaffar Shah 903 (1497-1526) front Tanka - Muzaffar Shah 903 (1497-1526) back
Tanka - Muzaffar Shah 903 (1497-1526) photo
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Tanka - Muzaffar Shah

903 (1497-1526) years
Silver 7.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Gujarat (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
903 (1497-1526)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Rupee (1396-1583)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#313643
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Lettering: Muzaffar shah bin mahmud shah al-sultan khallada allah mulkahu date AH 903 within vestiges of peaked square within circle and dotted circle.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tanka coin of Muzaffar Shah 903 from the Sultanate of Gujarat is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a mosque, while the reverse side features a depiction of a temple, highlighting the cultural and religious diversity of the region during that time period.