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Tanka - Shahrukh Mirza Yazd mint
| Issuer | Timurid Empire |
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| Year | 1405-1447 |
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| Value | 1 Tanka |
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| Obverse description | Central field divided into three horizontal registers by double ruled lines, enclosed within a rectangular frame with arched top surmounted by a floral or vegetal finial. The uppermost register contains a single line of Arabic script in naskh style. The middle register bears the principal religious or royal legend in bold, stylized Arabic characters, with decorative dot-and-ball ornaments flanking the text. The lower register contains an additional line of inscription. A marginal band of Arabic script in cursive style encircles the entire central composition, partially obscured by the irregular flan edge. |
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| Obverse lettering | لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله |
| Reverse description | Central field filled with multiple lines of bold Arabic naskh and thuluth script arranged in a dense, overlapping composition typical of Timurid hammered coinage. A prominent central medallion or cartouche encloses the name and titles of Sultan Shahrukh Mirza. Surrounding text includes the mint name (Yazd) and the regnal year in abjad or numerical notation. A scalloped or lobed inner border frames the central inscription field, while a marginal legend in Arabic script runs along the outer edge of the irregularly shaped flan. |
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