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Rupee: CM.104-1929

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Anonymous
Muhammad Akbar II (1806-37) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Ahmedabad

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 23 mm
Image(width): 24 mm
Weight: 11.72 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1929-06-11) by Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

Dating

1806 - 1837

Note

Transitional coinage in the Deccan and Gujarat, 1818-1835

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.104-1929
Primary reference Number: 99823
Catalogue: 2527
Ordering: PS-2541
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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