Islamic ArtCoinsA.H. 861/ A.D.1456-7Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) is a coins Bidar from India created in A.H. 861/ A.D.1456-7 using silver measuring 0.4oz. (11g) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 0.4oz. (11g) |
| Classification | Coins |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Private Collection, Haddam, CT |
| Date | A.H. 861/ A.D.1456-7 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Bidar, India. 
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What department houses Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457)?
Bahmani tanka 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 tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) created?
Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) dates to A.H. 861/ A.D.1456-7.
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Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) is crafted from silver.
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Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457) originates from India.
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