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⅖ Tanka - Alvand
| Issuer | Aq Qoyunlu (White Sheep Turkmen) Confederation |
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| Year | 903-910 |
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| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field bearing a multi-line Arabic inscription in angular naskh script, presenting the shahada or ruler's name and titles. The legend is arranged in horizontal registers across the flan, with additional marginal inscription partially visible around the periphery. The striking is characteristic of hammered coinage, resulting in slight weakness at the margins. The overall design reflects the epigraphic style typical of late Aq Qoyunlu silver issues. |
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| Reverse description | Reverse field dominated by a densely rendered Arabic inscription in cursive naskh script, arranged in multiple registers filling the entire flan. The legend likely contains the mint name, AH regnal date, and Quranic formula or additional titles of Sultan Alvand. The hammered flan displays characteristic irregular edges and uneven relief, consistent with late fifteenth-century Aq Qoyunlu minting practices. Marginal areas show slight flatness due to the small flan size relative to the die. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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