Description
BE1146 (C.1784) India Silver 1 Tanka Kingdom of Arakan Bodawpa AU NGC Certified
BE1146 (C.1784) India Silver 1 Tanka Kingdom of Arakan AU - NGC Certified. Hole to top.
Date 1146 in Burmese era, Amarapura, Kingdom of the Lord of many white elephants.
A historically interesting silver Tanka from Arakan, dated BE1146 / 1784, during the period of Bodawpaya. The coin features a distinctive corded border and bold regional script, with attractive silver tone and struck detail.
This example has been professionally certified by NGC as AU Details - Mounted. The suspension mount is an important part of the coin's story: pieces such as this were often pierced and worn, either as personal adornment, amulets, or status objects. Rather than simply being damage, the mount reflects historic use and cultural practice.
Part of The Aurora Collection, a large collection currently listing ex USA private estate.
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_gsrx_vers_1736 (GS 9.9.5 (1736))