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Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95) is a coins Burhanabad from India created in A.H. 1001/ A.D. 1592 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
DateA.H. 1001/ A.D. 1592

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Burhanabad, India. Flag of India

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What department houses Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95)?

Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95) created?

Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95) dates to A.H. 1001/ A.D. 1592.

What material is Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95) made from?

Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95) is crafted from gold.

Where does Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95) originate?

Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95) originates from India.

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Nizam Shahi Tanka Coin from the reign of Burhan Nizam Shah II (r. A.H. 999-1003/ A.D. 1591-95) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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