Delhi Sultanate
Successive dynasties developed new administrative and monetary systems in northern India.
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Ghiyath Shah Gold Tanka, Gold Coin
Delhi Sultanate Coins1469-1500
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Obverse of Ghiyath Shah gold tanka (1469-1500, 10.98 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B87-003- Metal
- Gold
- Weight
- 10.98 g
- Diameter
- 23 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Goron-Goenka M67; Rajgor 3124. Legend al-wathiq bi'l malik...ghiyath shah; reverse bin mahmud shah al-khalji with AH 889
| Denomination | Ghiyath Shah Tanka |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Ghiyath Shah |
| Mint | Unattributed Delhi Sultanate mint |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,65,000 |
| Era | Delhi Sultanate Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Mongol and Yuan age
Continental routes expanded the movement of merchants, envoys, technologies, and ideas.
Indian Ocean commerce
Port cities linked India with East Africa, Arabia, Persia, and Southeast Asia.
This coin’s issue period
Ghiyath Shah is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.