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Tanka - Shahrukh Mirza Astarabad
| Silver | 5.1 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 828-850 (1425-1446) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#373627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shahrukh Mirza, who was a powerful ruler of the Timurid Empire and known for his military campaigns and cultural achievements. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Shahrukh Mirza, the just king, may God perpetuate his reign" and on the reverse side, it has an image of a lion attacking a bull, which symbolizes the power and strength of the Timurid Empire.
