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Coin. Dimensions: Diam. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm) W. 1/16 in. (0.2 cm). Date: dated A.H. 1028/ A.D. 1619. Bearing signs of the zodiac, the coins conceived of and issued by Emperor Jahangir were a development of earlier Mughal coinage, which included religious calligraphic inscriptions and minting dates. The sign of Pisces corresponds to the month in which this coin was issued, while a couplet on the reverse provides additional information about the reign and year.
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Title:
COIN
Caption:
Coin. Dimensions: Diam. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm) W. 1/16 in. (0.2 cm). Date: dated A.H. 1028/ A.D. 1619. Bearing signs of the zodiac, the coins conceived of and issued by Emperor Jahangir were a development of earlier Mughal coinage, which included religious calligraphic inscriptions and minting dates. The sign of Pisces corresponds to the month in which this coin was issued, while a couplet on the reverse provides additional information about the reign and year.
Technique/material:
GOLD
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
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Image size:
2458 x 2458 px | 17.3 MB
Print size:
20.8 x 20.8 cm | 8.2 x 8.2 in (300 dpi)
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