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½ rupee: CM.58-1928

An image of ½ rupee

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Anonymous
Shah Alam II (1761-1805) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Surat (Bombay)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 23 mm
Image(width): 23 mm
Weight: 5.81 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1759 - 1806

School or Style

Mughal

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Milled (metal)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.58-1928
Primary reference Number: 100216
Catalogue: 2521
Ordering: PS-2535
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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) "½ rupee" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/100216 Accessed: 2024-03-28 17:55:26

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