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Tanka (coin): CM.TR.16-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: 'Ala al-Din Muhammad (1296-1316)
Mint: Delhi (Inferred)

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Notes

History note: Trinity College Loan 1937

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 27 mm
Image(width): 27 mm
Weight: 10.75 g

Place(s) associated

  • Delhi

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-08-11) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

1296 CE - 1316 CE

Materials used in production

Silver

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.16-R
Primary reference Number: 93438
Ordering: SU-0886
Rajgor: T994
Goron and Goenka: D226
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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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