Cast
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
147 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
India
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 583466.1
Summary
Impressed casts of the two faces of an exceptionally large gold coin struck during the last years of the reign of Shah Jehan at Delhi in 1653.
Provenance
Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt
Marks and inscriptions
On reverse: Top panel- Religion was illumined by the truth of Abubeore Bottom panel-Peity was refreshed by ? and moderty of Osman Left panel-The time faith was confirmed by the justice of Osman Right panel-The universe was enlightened by the leoming of Ali Middle panel- There is no God but God / is the prophet of God. ? at the count of Shah Jahanabad ? ? A.H.1064 a.d. 1653