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Rupee: CM.272-1937

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Unattributed
Shah Alam II (1761-1805) (Struck in the name of)
Title: 'Shah Ali Gauhar'
Mint: uncertain
Mint inferred: Deccan

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21 mm
Image(width): 21 mm
Weight: 11.15 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937-10-11) by Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.272-1937
Primary reference Number: 100061
Catalogue: 2033
Ordering: PS-2045
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Rupee" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/100061 Accessed: 2024-11-13 04:51:05

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