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Karshapana: CM.TM.349-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

State: Maurya

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 14.13 mm
Image(width): 14.13 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-270 BCE - -200 BCE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 3.43 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TM.349-R
Primary reference Number: 180255
Gupta & Hardaker: 550
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Karshapana" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/180255 Accessed: 2024-10-07 06:17:18

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