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Tanka (coin): CM.IN.2223-R

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ghiyath Balban (1266-87)
Ruler: Imam Al-Musta'sim (1242-60) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Delhi

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 29 mm
Image(width): 29 mm
Weight: 10.53 g

Place(s) associated

  • Delhi

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

1266 CE - 1287 CE

Materials used in production

Silver

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IN.2223-R
Primary reference Number: 91383
Ordering: SU-0542
Goron and Goenka: D157
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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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