Timurid Empire Tanka - Timur, 1370 – 1405
Information
Country
Timurid Empire
Timurid Empire
Currency
Tanka
(1370 – 1507)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tanka - Timur
Year
1370 – 1405
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.1
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tanka - Timur from Timurid Empire. Issued from 1370 to 1405. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 6.1 g.
- Obverse
- In the name of Timur citing the overlordship of the Chagatai ruler Mahmud (Sultan Mahmoud Khan by yarligh (decree) May God perpetuate his reign Emir Timur Gurkan)
- Reverse
- Shahadah in kufic script in a square, Allah's name in the centre, with names of caliphs surrounding (There is no god but God Muhammad is the Messenger [of God] Abu Bakr Umar Uthman Ali)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1370-1405) | — |
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