Islamic ArtCoinsA.H. 756/ A.D. 1355Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Bahman Shāh (r.1347-1359) is a coins Gulbarga from India created in A.H. 756/ A.D. 1355 using silver measuring 0.363oz. (10.29g) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 0.363oz. (10.29g) |
| Classification | Coins |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Private Collection, Haddam, CT |
| Date | A.H. 756/ A.D. 1355 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Gulbarga, India. 
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Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Bahman Shāh (r.1347-1359) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Bahman Shāh (r.1347-1359) dates to A.H. 756/ A.D. 1355.
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Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Bahman Shāh (r.1347-1359) is crafted from silver.
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Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Bahman Shāh (r.1347-1359) originates from India.
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