⚔️ 1 Tanka | 1379 AD | Firuz Shah Tughluq | Delhi Sultanate | 1379 Low Mintage Year (3%)

Denomination: 1 Tanka
📆 Year: 1379 AD
🕌 Dynasty: Tughluq Dynasty
👑 Ruler: Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq (r. 1351–1388 AD)
🧮 Composition: Silver
📉 Mintage Note: Only ~3% of all Tughluq Tankas were minted in 1379, marking this as a low-output and rare date issue.

This historic Tanka was minted under the reign of Firuz Shah Tughluq, a well-known ruler of the Delhi Sultanate who emphasized architecture, irrigation systems, and Islamic scholarship. His silver Tankas are celebrated for their square or round flan, Persian inscriptions, and high silver purity.

The 1379 AD issue is particularly rare—one of the least struck years during his reign—making it extremely collectible for Islamic coin collectors, medieval historians, and rarity hunters.

These coins typically feature:

• Obverse: Arabic legends with the Sultan’s name and religious titles

• Reverse: Mint and date in Hijri calendar (corresponding to 1379 AD)

Owning a low-mintage Tanka like this offers insight into late 14th-century political transitions, economic reforms, and Islamic numismatics in India.