© Sujit
© Sujit
Tanka - "Shahrukhi" - Husain Ibn Baiqara Herat ND
| Silver | 4.66 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1469-1506 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.66 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#68840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Lettering:
In central quatrefoil: "la ilah illa allah / muhammad rasul allah"
In marginal cartouches: "aba bakr al-sadiq, ‘umar al-faruq, ‘uthman al-‘affan, ‘ali al-murtada"
Translation:
In central quatrefoil: “no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God”
In marginal cartouches: The names of the four “Rightly Guided” Caliphs with their epithets, “Abu Bakr the faithful, ‘Umar who distinguishes truth from falsehood, ‘Uthman the Defender, ‘Ali the chosen one”.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reference: Mitch's Islamic World # 1965The David Collection: http://www.davidmus.dk/en/collections/islamic/dynasties/timurids-and-turkmen/coins/c341?print=1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Husain Ibn Baiqara, who was a prominent ruler of the Timurid Empire and known for his military campaigns and cultural achievements. The coin's design, including the use of the Shahrukhi script, reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the Timurid Empire during this time period.
