Tanka - Timur ND
| Silver | 6.1 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1370-1405 |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#227893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shahadah in kufic script in a square, Allah's name in the centre, with names of caliphs surrounding
Lettering:
لا اله الا
الله
محمد
رسول
ابو بكر
عمر
عثمان
علي
Translation:
There is no god but
God
Muhammad
is the Messenger [of God]
Abu Bakr
Umar
Uthman
Ali
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Timurid Empire's Tanka coin is that it was used as a form of currency across a vast territory that spanned from modern-day Central Asia to the Middle East and parts of South Asia. Despite its small weight of 6.1 grams, the Tanka coin was a widely accepted medium of exchange and played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce within the Timurid Empire and beyond.
