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1 Rupee: CM.TM.1468-R

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anonymous
Shah Alam II (1761-1805) (Struck in the name of)
Ahilya Bai (1765-1795) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Murshidabad

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 27 mm
Image(width): 26 mm
Weight: 12.4 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1918-12-15) by Tremlett, James Dyer

Dating

1759 - 1806

Note

Calcutta, Dacca, Murshidabad and Patna

Frozen regnal year 19

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Milled (metal)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TM.1468-R
Primary reference Number: 102548
Catalogue: 2694
Othernumber: T-1468-1918
Ordering: PS-2708
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 March 2015 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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