Ruler: Iskandar (Shaybanid sultan)
Silver tanka struck under the reign of Iskandar. The coin was struck in Samarqand (Uzbekistan); the date is illegible.
History note: Under Review
Diameter: 30.5 mm
Die Axis: 10 h
Weight: 4.09 g
Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-11-25) by Goron, Stan
16th Century
1561
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1583
Accession number: CM.2414-2003
Primary reference Number: 256332
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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