Islamic ArtCoinsA.H. 852/ 1448-9 A.D.

Bahmani gani coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) is a coins created in A.H. 852/ 1448-9 A.D. using copper measuring Wt. 0.6oz. (16.70g) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCopper
DimensionsWt. 0.6oz. (16.70g)
ClassificationCoins
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePrivate Collection, Haddam, CT
DateA.H. 852/ 1448-9 A.D.

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Bahmani gani coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bahmani gani coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) created?

Bahmani gani coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) dates to A.H. 852/ 1448-9 A.D..

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Bahmani gani coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) is crafted from copper.

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

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