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Paisa: CM.126-1928

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Sher Shah (1540-45)
Mint: Gwalior

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24 mm
Image(width): 24 mm
Weight: 20.18 g

Place(s) associated

  • Gwalior

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928-12-04) by Superintendent of the Government of the Punjab

Dating

1543 - 1544

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.126-1928
Primary reference Number: 90580
Ordering: SU-2101
Rajgor: T1584
Goron and Goenka: D854
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Paisa" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/90580 Accessed: 2024-11-22 09:56:42

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