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Fanon (1/5 Rupee): CM.2118-1912

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Maker(s)

Issuer: Compagnie française des Indes orientales (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Mahé
Mint: Mahî

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Notes

History note: Ex White King Sale, no 1734.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 14 mm
Image(width): 14 mm
Weight: 2.25 g

Place(s) associated

  • Mahé
  • Mahî

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1912-02-29) by Government Museum

Dating

1750 CE - 1759 CE

Note

Pseudo-mintname: Phulcherry

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2118-1912
Primary reference Number: 99998
Catalogue: 1723
Othernumber: FM 2118
Ordering: PS-1735
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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