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One of seven Indian coins:: CM.279-1999

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of seven Indian coins:

Maker(s)

Ruler: Avanti Varmah (c. 580-600)

Entities

Categories

Description

Maukharis of Kanyakubja (Kannauj), Avanti Varmah (c. AD 580-600) (Mitchiner -), AR drachm, peacock to right (Mitchiner -), peacock to left, 2.12g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-07-12) by Shah, R. D.

Dating

Circa 580 - Circa 600

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 2.12 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.279-1999
Primary reference Number: 267268
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Audit data

Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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