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

A.H. 861/ 1456-7 CE

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Title: Bahmani tanka coin from reign of ‘Alā’ al-Dīn Aḥmad Shāh II (r. 1435-1457)
Date: A.H. 861/ 1456-7 CE
Geography: (none assigned) India, Bidar
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: 0.4oz. (11g)
Classification: Coins
Credit Line: Private Collection, Haddam, CT
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art