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Quarter rupee: CM.3315-2003

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VII (1901-10) (Struck in the name of)
State: India (After)
Issuer: Longman & Co.

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Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 18.9 mm
Image(width): 19.1 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

1907 - Uncertain 1910

Components of the work

Object composed of cardboard

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Edward VII right with legend around

  • Text: LONGMANS INDIAN TOKEN COINS // MADE IN / GERMANY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Legend in three lines with corwn above, date below and leafspray either side all in circle of points

  • Text: ΒΌ / RUPEE / INDIA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3315-2003
Primary reference Number: 159342
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 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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