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Rupee: CM.954-1963

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Anonymous
Shah Alam II (1761-1805) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Arkat
Mint inferred: Pondicherry

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24 mm
Image(width): 24 mm
Weight: 11.3 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Botham, A.W.

Dating

1759 - 1806

Note

Coinage based on the North Indian Rupee standard

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.954-1963
Primary reference Number: 100292
Catalogue: 1712
Othernumber: Botham 601
Ordering: PS-1724
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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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