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Tanka - Sultan Ahmad - post-reform Samarqand ND
| Silver | 4.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1491-1494 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#310025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Ahmad, who was the son of Timur (also known as Tamerlane), the founder of the Timurid Empire. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Sultan Ahmad implemented to stabilize the economy and improve the currency system of the empire. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Sultan Ahmad, son of Timur, may God perpetuate his reign" and on the reverse side, it has a stylized representation of a tiger, which was a symbol of power and strength in Mongol culture.
