5 Tenga Coin from Bukhara | Sayid Mir Muhammad Alim Khan    

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Obverse

"zarb Bukhara" inscription and date in an almond shaped inner border within an outer Greek "meander" style circle

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
بخارا
ضرب
۱۳۳۶

Translation:
Struck in Bukhara
1336

Reverse

Inscription "fulus panj tanga" within an outer Greek "meander" style circle.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
تنکه
فلوس پنج

Translation: 5 Tenga-fulus 

Coin Specifications:enomination: 5 Tenga

• Year: 191? (Exact year in Gregorian calendar unspecified)
• Islamic Year: 133? AH (Exact year unspecified)
• Metal: Copper
• Weight: 8.6-11.8 g
• Diameter: 27 mm
• Mint: Bukhara

Obverse Details:

• Inscription: Likely features Islamic calligraphy indicating the denomination and issuing authority.

Reverse Details:

• Inscription: Likely includes the name of the Emir, Alim Khan.

Historical Context:

• Emir Alim Khan: Seyyed Mir Muhammad Alim Khan was the last Emir of Bukhara, ruling from January 10, 1911, to August 30, 1920. Born on January 3, 1880, in Bukhara, he was a member of the Mangyt dynasty and an ethnic Uzbek.
• End of His Reign: His reign ended due to the Bukhara Revolution and the subsequent invasion by the Workers and Peasants Red Army, which led to the establishment of the Bukhara People's Soviet Republic.
• Exile: Following his ousting, Alim Khan fled to Afghanistan, where he continued to support the White Movement and collaborated with the British Empire in hopes of regaining control of his former realm.

Emirate of Bukhara:

• Foundation: The Emirate was established in 1785.
• Vassal Status: From 1868, it functioned as a vassal state under the Russian Empire, retaining some autonomy as a protectorate.

Numismatic Value:

The value of this coin in the collectors' market can vary based on its condition, rarity, and historical significance. Copper coins from this period can fetch higher prices if well-preserved and if they provide clear, legible inscriptions.

Tips for Collectors:

• Condition: Preserve the coin in a controlled environment to maintain its condition and prevent corrosion.
• Historical Research: Understanding the historical context can enhance the value and appreciation of the coin.

Issuer     Emirate of Bukhara
Emir     Muhammad Alim Khan bin Abdul-Ahad (1911-1920)
Type     Standard circulation coin
Years     1336-1337 (1918-1919)
Calendar     Islamic (Hijri)
Value     5 Tenga
Currency     Tenga (1801-1920)
Composition     Bronze
Weight     12.55 g
Diameter     28 mm
Shape     Round (irregular)
Demonetized     Yes