Islamic ArtCoinsca. A.H. 853-60/ A.D. 1449-56Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), is a coins Bidar from India created in ca. A.H. 853-60/ A.D. 1449-56 using gold measuring 0.38oz. (10.8g) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 0.38oz. (10.8g) |
| Classification | Coins |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Collection of Pushkar Sohoni, Philadelphia |
| Date | ca. A.H. 853-60/ A.D. 1449-56 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Bidar, India. 
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What department houses Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57),?
Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), created?
Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), dates to ca. A.H. 853-60/ A.D. 1449-56.
What material is Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), made from?
Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), is crafted from gold.
Where does Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), originate?
Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), originates from India.
Is Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), in the public domain?
Bahmani Tanka Coin from the Reign of ‘Ala al-Din Ahmad Bahman Shah II (r. A.H. 838-62/ A.D. 1435-57), is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.