Silver Tanga Sultan Abdullah Khan II

Description

House of Emirates® is thrilled to offer its elite investors this exceptional Silver Tanga of the Shaybanid Dynasty, struck in the name of Sultan Abdullah Khan II, who ruled from 1583 to 1598 AD (991–1006 AH)—a period marked by political consolidation and cultural revival across Central Asia. Likely minted in Herat, one of the great intellectual and commercial capitals of the Islamic world, this coin reflects the authority of a ruler who reshaped the Shaybanid state and reaffirmed Sunni legitimacy through power, patronage, and coinage. With a diameter of 30 mm, the tanga commands presence, embodying the confidence of an empire at its height.

Weighing 4.6 grams, this silver tanga showcases dense, interwoven Arabic calligraphy that flows across both sides in a mesmerising rhythm, a hallmark of Shaybanid mint artistry. The balanced flan and bold inscriptions were not merely decorative; they were statements of sovereignty, faith, and continuity in an era when coins functioned as political declarations circulating from court to caravan. The gentle wear visible today only enhances its authenticity, reminding us that this very piece once passed through the hands of merchants, scholars, and soldiers during Abdullah Khan II’s reign.

In the modern age, such coins transcend collecting and enter the realm of intelligent wealth preservation. Ancient Islamic silver, especially from short and historically decisive reigns, is increasingly sought after by serious collectors and forward-thinking investors alike. This Shaybanid silver tanga offers more than ownership—it offers permanence, historical gravity, and cultural prestige, curated for those who understand that true legacy is minted once and never repeated.