Coin Details
Country:
India
Dynasty:
Delhi Sultanate
Ruler:
Ala ud din Khilji(1296 - 1316)
Mint:
Hadrat Delhi mint
Composition:
Silver
Description
Obverse
Legend in Persian: \"Al-sultan al-a\'zam /\'ala al-dunya wa\'l din / abu\'l muzaffar muhammad shah /al-sultan.\"Translation:
The Sultan, the magnificent
excellence of the world and of faith
supreme conqueror, Muhammad Shah
the SultanReverse
Margin (starting at 12 o\'clock, from right to left): \"Zarb Hazihi Al-Fizzat Bi-Hazrat Dehli Fi Sanat (date)\"
Legend in Persian: \"Sikandar al-thani/ yamin al-khilafa/ nasir/ amir al-mu\'minin\"Translation:
This silver coin was struck at hazrat (honorable) Delhi in Year (date)
Second Alexander
defender
right hand of the caliphate
commander of the faithful
Exquisite
Value 1 Tanka Currency Tanka (1206-1526) Composition Silver Weight 10.8 g Diameter 28 mm Thickness 2.4 mm Shape Round (irregular) Technique Hammered Number N#42871 References Rajgor# 994, GG# D225, D226