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Tanka: CM.2415-2003

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: 'Abd Allah II (Shaybanid sultan)

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Description

Silver tanka struck under the reign of 'Abd Allah II. The coin was struck in Bukhara (Uzbekistan) in AH 999 (CE 1590-1591).

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 31.2 mm
Die Axis: 6 h
Weight: 4.71 g

Place(s) associated

  • Bukhara

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-11-25) by Goron, Stan

Dating

16th Century
1590 - 1591

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2415-2003
Primary reference Number: 256333
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Audit data

Created: Monday 2 November 2020 Updated: Sunday 12 January 2025 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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