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One of 139 coins, seven tokens, three medals, and one banknote purchased from the Christian Blind Mission. The Department of Coins and Medals has been advising the Christian Blind Mission on the fruits of their public appeal for foreign money on the eve of the introduction of the Euro in much of Europe, and we were allowed to pick out items of interest to the Museum. These Prof. Buttry kindly paid for.: CM.153-2002

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One of 139 coins, seven tokens, three medals, and one banknote purchased from the Christian Blind Mission. The Department of Coins and Medals has been advising the Christian Blind Mission on the fruits of their public appeal for foreign money on the eve of the introduction of the Euro in much of Europe, and we were allowed to pick out items of interest to the Museum. These Prof. Buttry kindly paid for.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hasan Nur-al-din I Al-hajji (1778-98)

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Description

Maldives, Hasan Nur-al-din I Al-hajji (1778-98), AE bodu larin.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2002-01-21) by Buttrey, Prof. T.V.

Dating

Production date: AD 1788

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.153-2002
Primary reference Number: 257125
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Created: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Updated: Friday 15 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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