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One of fifty-nine Oriental coins:: CM.6986-2007

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One of fifty-nine Oriental coins:

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Description

India, Kosala, civic cast square Æ coin, c.150 BC, obv. bull-on-river (BMC XI/3), 1.87g. From Early World Coins list S4, no. 145.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2007-11-19) by Early World Coins

Dating

Production date: circa 150 BC

Components of the work

Object Weight 1.87 g

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6986-2007
Primary reference Number: 250987
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Created: Monday 21 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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