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1 Tenga - Sayyid Abu'l-Hasan Chingizid of Balkh
| Issuer | Chingizid of Balkh |
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| Year | 1737 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field occupied by a bold multi-line Arabic inscription in naskh script, conveying the ruler's name and titles. The lettering is rendered in high relief against a plain, unadorned field, characteristic of the hammered copper coinage of the Chingizid governors of Balkh. The flan is irregular and somewhat rough, with the legend extending nearly to the rim on all sides. |
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| Reverse description | The Kalima (Islamic declaration of faith) inscribed in Arabic naskh script, arranged in multiple lines within a scalloped or lobed decorative border that frames the central legend. The surrounding field bears additional marginal Arabic inscriptions. The overall composition is typical of Central Asian copper tengas of the early 18th century, with the scalloped cartouche serving as the principal decorative element. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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