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Ninety-three Ancient Indian silver punchmarked coins of the Magadhas (mainly kãrshãpanas) representing part of the personal collection of Indian punchmarked coins formed by Robert Tye, to be purchased by the Museum over three years.: CM.503-2006

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Ninety-three Ancient Indian silver punchmarked coins of the Magadhas (mainly kãrshãpanas) representing part of the personal collection of Indian punchmarked coins formed by Robert Tye, to be purchased by the Museum over three years.

Maker(s)

State: Magadha

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Description

Vimshatika (c. 500-525 BC):

Notes

History note: Ex coll. Robert Tye.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.5 mm
Image(width): 26.13 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2006-07-17) by Tye, Robert

Dating

-0450 BCE - -0350 BCE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 5.32 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.503-2006
Primary reference Number: 179901
Rajgor: 45
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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