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½ rupee: CM.53-1928

An image of ½ rupee

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alamgir II (1754-59) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Arkat
Mint: Madras (Inferred)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 22 mm
Image(width): 22 mm
Weight: 5.86 g

Place(s) associated

  • Madras

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928-03-06) by Government Museum

Dating

1812 - 1817

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.53-1928
Primary reference Number: 100210
Catalogue: 2475
Ordering: PS-2489
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 15 January 2024 Last processed: Monday 15 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "½ rupee" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/100210 Accessed: 2024-04-19 10:26:59

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