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Velli Fanam: CM.IN.4678-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Rama Varma IV (1853-64)
Mint: No mint

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 15 mm
Image(width): 15 mm
Weight: 1.52 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

1860 - 1880

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Milled (metal)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IN.4678-R
Primary reference Number: 101905
Catalogue: 1435
Ordering: PS-1450

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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