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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Tilla - Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad
| Gold | 4.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Bukhara |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad (1911-1920) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1329-1335 (1911-1917) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tilla (21) |
| Currency | Tenga (1801-1920) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription and date within circle surrounded by decorative border.
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The coin , the Tilla coin minted during the reign of Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad in the Emirate of Bukhara from 1911 to 1917, is a rare and valuable collector's item. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a unusual choice for a standard circulation coin at the time, as most coins were made of silver or copper. The use of gold for this coin reflects the wealth and prosperity of the Emirate of Bukhara during this period.