© Syed Muhammad Umair (CC BY-NC)
© Syed Muhammad Umair (CC BY-NC)
Tanka - Shahrukh Mirza Samarqand
| Silver | 5.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 807-850 (1404-1446) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Field: within square inside beaded circle:
لا اله الا La Ilah Illa
الله محمد Allah Muhammad
رسول الله Rasul Allah
Margin: on the sides of the square, the names of the Rashidun Caliphates "Rightly Guided Caliphs", (الخلفاء الراشدون) :
Top:أبو بكر abu Bakr
Left: عمر Umar
Bottom: عثمان Uthman
Right: على Ali
Scripts: Arabic, Persian
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's design features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian elements, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Timurid Empire at that time.
