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1/2 Paisa: CM.1749-2001

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: Bhilsa

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Notes

History note: Baldwins sale 25, lot 100 (part); ex Ken Wiggins.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 19 mm
Image(width): 19 mm
Weight: 6.84 g

Place(s) associated

  • Bhilsa

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2001-06-11) by Baldwin & Sons Ltd.

Dating

Uncertain 1724 - Uncertain 1947

Materials used in production

Copper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1749-2001
Primary reference Number: 99960
Ordering: PS-2907
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 26 July 2019 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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