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Falus (1/4 Anna): CM.TR.252-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Shah Alam II (1761-1805) (Struck in the name of)
Manufacturer: Prinsep, John
Mint: Calcutta (Inferred)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24 mm
Image(width): 24 mm
Weight: 7.02 g

Place(s) associated

  • Calcutta

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-08-11) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

1801 CE - 1802 CE

Note

John Prinsep's contract coinage

RY 22

Materials used in production

Copper

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.252-R
Primary reference Number: 102621
Catalogue: 2722
Ordering: PS-2736
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 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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