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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 dominated by a bold, multi-line Arabic religious inscription arranged within a roughly rectangular cartouche formed by a single ruled line border. The Shahada is presented in three lines of large Naskh script reading 'La ilaha illa Allah / Muhammad / Rasul Allah,' affirming Islamic monotheism. The script is deeply and crisply struck in high relief, characteristic of Timurid hammered silver coinage. A marginal legend in cursive Arabic script encircles the central panel within the coin's periphery, though partially off-flan due to the irregular planchet. The overall strike is bold but slightly off-center, consistent with hand-struck production at a provincial mint. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | The reverse carries a multi-line Arabic legend in bold Naskh script filling the central field, proclaiming the royal titulature of Sultan Shahrukh Mirza. The inscription reads 'Al-Sultan al-A'zam / Shahrukh Bahadur Khan / Khallada Allah mulkahu,' followed by the mint and date formula 'Zarb Yazd Sanat [AH date].' The lettering is deeply struck and somewhat crowded, typical of Timurid provincial issues, with the lines of text arranged across the entire die face. A partial marginal inscription is visible along the periphery, though portions are lost to the irregular flan edge. The style reflects the established calligraphic conventions of Timurid silver coinage struck at the Yazd mint during Shahrukh's long reign (807-850 AH). |
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