Coin

Unknown

dated A.H. 1031/1621–22 CE · Gold · Islamic Art

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 Capricorn corresponds to the month in which this coin was issued, while a couplet on the reverse provides additional information about the reign and year.

Artist

Unknown

Date

dated A.H. 1031/1621–22 CE

Medium

Gold

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Bequest of Joseph H. Durkee, 1898