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‘Adil Shahi Pagoda Coin from the reign of Muhammad ‘Adil Shah (r. A.H. 1037-68/ A.D. 1627-56) is a coins Bijapur from India created in ca. A.H. 1040-60/ A.D. 1631-51 using gold measuring 0.12oz. (3.4g) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGold
Dimensions0.12oz. (3.4g)
ClassificationCoins
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCollection of Pushkar Sohoni, Philadelphia
Dateca. A.H. 1040-60/ A.D. 1631-51

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bijapur, India. Flag of India

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‘Adil Shahi Pagoda Coin from the reign of Muhammad ‘Adil Shah (r. A.H. 1037-68/ A.D. 1627-56) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was ‘Adil Shahi Pagoda Coin from the reign of Muhammad ‘Adil Shah (r. A.H. 1037-68/ A.D. 1627-56) created?

‘Adil Shahi Pagoda Coin from the reign of Muhammad ‘Adil Shah (r. A.H. 1037-68/ A.D. 1627-56) dates to ca. A.H. 1040-60/ A.D. 1631-51.

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‘Adil Shahi Pagoda Coin from the reign of Muhammad ‘Adil Shah (r. A.H. 1037-68/ A.D. 1627-56) is crafted from gold.

Where does ‘Adil Shahi Pagoda Coin from the reign of Muhammad ‘Adil Shah (r. A.H. 1037-68/ A.D. 1627-56) originate?

‘Adil Shahi Pagoda Coin from the reign of Muhammad ‘Adil Shah (r. A.H. 1037-68/ A.D. 1627-56) originates from India.

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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