Silver tanka of Ala Al-Din Husain (1493-1519 AD), Bengal

Description

Sultan's name and titles spread on both sides . Huseinabad mint, dated to 89[9] (last 9 omitted) AH = 1493 AD. Excellent large silver coin, very attractive, thick and heavy. 26mm in diameter (large!!!), 10.6 g. Scarce. "The coins of the Indian Sultanates" B-770. Please check our huge inventory @
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