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Rupee: CM.6-1920

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Shah Alam II (1761-1805) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Bareli
Mint: Bareilly

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 22 mm
Image(width): 22 mm
Weight: 10.91 g

Place(s) associated

  • Bareilly

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1920-02-10) by Government of the United Provinces, Allahabad

Dating

1759 - 1806

Note

Transitional Coinage for the 'Ceded Territories'; epithet: Qita

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6-1920
Primary reference Number: 100225
Catalogue: 2838
Ordering: PS-2852
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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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