Tanka - Shahrukh Mirza (Yazd) 807-850 (1405-1447) front Tanka - Shahrukh Mirza (Yazd) 807-850 (1405-1447) back
Tanka - Shahrukh Mirza (Yazd) 807-850 (1405-1447) photo
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Tanka - Shahrukh Mirza Yazd

 
Silver 5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Timurid Empire (Mongol States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
807-850 (1405-1447)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Tanka (1370-1507)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#85648
Rarity index
90%

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 and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content and weight suggest that it was a valuable and widely used currency during its era.