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

Own a remarkable piece of medieval Indian numismatic history with this exceptionally rare 1 Tanka silver coin from the Delhi Sultanate, minted during the reign of Ala' al-Din Muhammad Khilji (1296-1316). This hammered silver coin weighs 10.8 grams and measures 28mm in diameter, representing the standard circulation coinage of one of India's most powerful sultanates. Ala' al-Din Khilji was renowned for his military conquests and administrative reforms, and coins bearing his name are highly sought by collectors worldwide. The Tanka served as the primary currency of the Delhi Sultanate from 1206-1526, making this specimen a direct link to over 700 years of South Asian monetary history. The irregular round shape and hand-struck technique showcase authentic medieval craftsmanship. The extreme rarity of this particular coin makes it an outstanding investment for serious numismatists and history enthusiasts. Well-preserved examples are increasingly difficult to locate, as most specimens have been lost to time. This silver Tanka represents both significant historical importance and considerable collector value, offering a tangible connection to the sultanate's golden age of expansion and cultural achievement. --- #