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Tanka (coin): CM.105-1915

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Sikandar Lodi (1488-1517)
Mint: Delhi (Inferred)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 18 mm
Image(width): 18 mm
Weight: 9.31 g

Place(s) associated

  • Delhi

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1915-08-12) by Government of the United Provinces of India

Dating

1499 CE - 1500 CE

Materials used in production

Billon

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.105-1915
Primary reference Number: 90501
Ordering: SU-2019
Rajgor: T1518
Goron and Goenka: D705
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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