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Rupee: CM.IS.944-R

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Object information

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Sher ‘Ali (1863-79)
Mint: Kabul

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 165 degrees
Image(height): 21 mm
Image(width): 21 mm
Weight: 9.21 g

Place(s) associated

  • Kabul

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

1878 - 1879

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IS.944-R
Primary reference Number: 104949
Catalogue: 2126
Ordering: IS-2091
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Monday 26 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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