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Tanka (coin): CM.IN.2749-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Muhammad bin Tughluq (1325-51)
Mint: Delhi

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Notes

History note: Part of the Thomas Collection.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21 mm
Image(width): 21 mm
Weight: 8.91 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1875-05-27)

Dating

1330 CE - 1331 CE

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IN.2749-R
Primary reference Number: 91865
Ordering: SU-1357
Rajgor: T1138
Goron and Goenka: D403

Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014

Associated departments & institutions

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

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