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1/2 Paisa: CM.IN.563-R

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ranbir Singh (1856-85)
'Shri Raghunathji' (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Srinagar

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 15 mm
Image(width): 15 mm
Weight: 3.19 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

1856 - 1885

Note

Anonymous issues

Materials used in production

Copper

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IN.563-R
Primary reference Number: 102023
Catalogue: 717
Ordering: PS-0726
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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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