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Temple token based on East India Company half-anna, Obv. Buddha seated in the lotus position with right hand raised palm facing (Abhaya Mudra); rev. ‘east india company / UKL / one anna / 1616 (sic)’, wreath (cf. Mitchiner, Indian Tokens, no.180), struck AE, 9.21g., 31mm.: CM.6344-2007

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Temple token based on East India Company half-anna, Obv. Buddha seated in the lotus position with right hand raised palm facing (Abhaya Mudra); rev. ‘east india company / UKL / one anna / 1616 (sic)’, wreath (cf. Mitchiner, Indian Tokens, no.180), struck AE, 9.21g., 31mm.

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Temple token based on East India Company half-anna, Obv. Buddha seated in the lotus position with right hand raised palm facing (Abhaya Mudra); rev. ‘east india company / UKL / one anna / 1616 (sic)’, wreath (cf. Mitchiner, Indian Tokens, no.180), struck AE, 9.21g., 31mm.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-06-04) by Blackburn-Kindersley, M., Mrs

Components of the work

Object Weight 9.21 g

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6344-2007
Primary reference Number: 250673
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Created: Monday 21 September 2020 Updated: Wednesday 19 May 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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