Silver Tanka

15th century CE (Sultanate rule) Origin: Kashmir Material: Silver Design: Persian calligraphic inscription in Islamic numismatic style This silver tanka from the Kashmir Sultanate reflects the Persianate political and artistic culture that flourished under the Shah Mir rulers during the 15th century. The coin features stylized Persian calligraphy arranged within a compact square format characteristic of Kashmiri Islamic coinage. Weighing over ten grams, it belongs to the larger silver monetary tradition used during the Sultanate period, possibly associated with the reign of Zain-ul-Abidin. Such coins symbolized sovereignty, economic authority, and Kashmir’s growing integration into wider Persian and Central Asian cultural networks. Private collection - Trām and Beyond

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