Mughal Empire Tanka - Akbar, 1556 – 1587

Ujjain mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mughal Empire Mughal Empire
Currency Rupee (1540 – 1842)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Tanka
Year 1556 – 1587
Ruler Akbar (1556–1605)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 7
Diameter (mm) 16.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Tanka from Mughal Empire. Issued from 1556 to 1587. Struck in Silver. Measures 16.8 mm and weighs 7 g.

Obverse
Akbar's name and titles (Jalal-al-din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi)
Reverse
Inscription: Kalima Shahda Ujjain mint KM#75 variety (lā ʾilāha ʾillā -llāh muḥammadur rasūlu -llāh)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1556-1587) 

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