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Pao Falus (1/12 Anna): CM.IN.4586-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Anonymous
Shah Alam II (1761-1805) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: No mint
Mint inferred: Calcutta

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 14 mm
Image(width): 14 mm
Weight: 1.94 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

1759 - 1806

Note

John Prinsep's contract coinage

RY 22

Materials used in production

Copper

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IN.4586-R
Primary reference Number: 101811
Catalogue: 2738
Ordering: PS-2752

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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