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Tanka - Ya'qub Amid
| Silver | 5.03 g | 17.49 mm |
| Issuer | Tribal federation of Aq Qoyunlu |
|---|---|
| Bey | Ya'qub Beg (1478-1490) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 883-896 (1479-1491) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1378-1501) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.03 g |
| Diameter | 17.49 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ruler's name Ya'qub on top, mint "Zarb Amid" at bottom
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aq Qoyunlu coin is that it features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a stylized representation of a dragon, which was a symbol of power and strength in the culture of the time.
