Delhi, Sultanate of 1 Tanka – Ala’ al-Din Muhammad Khilji EXTREMELY RARE SILVER COIN

Description

Issuer	Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates)
Sultan	Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1296-1316
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

This is an exceptionally rare 1 Tanka silver coin issued by the Sultanate of Delhi under the reign of Ala' al-Din Muhammad Khilji (1296-1316), one of medieval India's most powerful rulers. Struck using traditional hammered coinage techniques, this genuine silver piece weighs 10.8 grams and measures 28mm in diameter, bearing the characteristic irregular round shape of hand-minted sultanate currency. Ala' al-Din Khilji's reign marked a transformative period in Indian history, during which he expanded the Delhi Sultanate's territorial dominion and implemented significant economic reforms. This Tanka represents the monetary system of that illustrious era, making it a tangible connection to 14th-century Islamic governance in the Indian subcontinent. For numismatists and history enthusiasts, this coin holds substantial collectible value due to its extreme rarity, historical significance, and age spanning over 700 years. Medieval sultanate coinage rarely survives in collectible condition, making authenticated specimens highly sought after. Whether you're building a world coin collection, specializing in Islamic numismatics, or investing in historical artifacts, this authentic Tanka offers both cultural importance and numismatic prestige as a legitimate investment-grade piece from a pivotal period in Indian history. #