Tanka - Timur Yazd
797 (1395) year| Silver | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 797 (1395) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#227894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Shahadah in the middle with names of caliphs around the side
Lettering:
لا اله
الا الله
محمد رسول
لله
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 Tanka - Timur (Yazd) 797 (1395) coin from the Timurid Empire (Mongol States) is that it features an inscription in both Persian and Mongolian scripts, reflecting the cultural blend of the Timurid Empire, which was founded by Timur (also known as Tamerlane), a Turco-Mongol emperor who united various tribes and cultures under his rule.
