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Modern Asian coins, pseudo coins and trade tokens => Indian subcontinent: Mughal, Princely states and colonial (1526-1947) => Mughal central government => Topic started by: PeaceBD on April 26, 2012, 05:00:04 AM

Title: Akbar Tanka KM-75-var ?
Post by: PeaceBD on April 26, 2012, 05:00:04 AM

Here is another addition to my budding collection of Akbar's coinage. The dealer ticket identifies the coin as Akbar , Tanka (7.05gm), Mandu ( which is not visible) KM-75 var. I was able to read the year as AH 975 with the Persian '5' barely visible. The ticket also mentions the large star below the 'L' of rasul on the reverse.
I was not able to locate this coin in my SCWC from 1600-1700 as its a earlier issue.  A. Liddle's book identifies this type of coin as S-23 but does not have much information. I believe these coins are common as there are a few examples on Zeno.
I would like to hear your opinion on his issue and coin. Any more information on the coin is also appreciated.

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5328/7059389829_655168492f_b.jpg)

Thanks
Bhushan

Title: Re: Akbar Tanka KM-75-var ?
Post by: asm on April 26, 2012, 08:37:01 AM

Nice one with the Mint Mark and Date....... Malwa issue.

Amit

Title: Re: Akbar Tanka KM-75-var ?
Post by: PeaceBD on April 27, 2012, 03:35:07 AM

Quote from: asm on April 26, 2012, 08:37:01 AM

Nice one with the Mint Mark and Date....... Malwa issue.

Amit

Thanks a lot.