Sultanate of Bengal 1 Tanka - Shams al-Din Iltutmish, 1210 – 1223

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sultanate of Bengal Sultanate of Bengal
Currency Tanka (1342 – 1576)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Tanka - Shams al-Din Iltutmish
Year 1210 – 1223
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 10.89
Diameter (mm) 27.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Tanka - Shams al-Din Iltutmish from Sultanate of Bengal. Issued from 1210 to 1223. Struck in Silver. Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 10.89 g.

Obverse
In central circle Turkish horseman charging to left, carrying a mace Margin illegible inscription

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1210-1223)  Gaur or Lakhnawti in Bengal mint

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