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Tanka (coin): CM.1072-1963

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Husain Shah (1458-76)
Mint: Jaunpur (Inferred)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 20 mm
Image(width): 20 mm
Weight: 10.12 g

Place(s) associated

  • Jaunpur

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963-10-10) by Botham, A.W.

Dating

1489 CE - 1490 CE

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1072-1963
Primary reference Number: 90524
Ordering: SU-2443
Rajgor: T2737
Goron and Goenka: J27
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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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