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Tanka - Qara Yusuf ND
| Silver | 5.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Tribal federation of Qara Qoyunlu |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Qara Yusuf (1388-1389, 1405-1420) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1388-1420 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1375-1468) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tanka - Qara Yusuf ND (1388-1420) from Tribal federation of Qara Qoyunlu made of Silver weighing 5.08 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a stylized representation of the Mongolian emperor, Qara Yusuf, while the reverse side bears an inscription in Arabic script that reads "al-sultanu al-azam" or "the great king." This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Qara Qoyunlu tribe, who were Turkic-speaking tribes that were influenced by both Mongolian and Islamic cultures.
