Coin

Unknown

dated A.H. 1027/1617–18 CE · Silver · 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 Taurus 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. 1027/1617–18 CE

Medium

Silver

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Bequest of Joseph H. Durkee, 1898