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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.581-2006

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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.

Maker(s)

State: Magadha

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Description

Karshapanas (series II, c. 430-400 BC):

Notes

History note: Ex coll. Robert Tye.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.79 mm
Image(width): 22.46 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

4th Century BC, Mid
4th Century BC, Late
-0350 BCE - -0320 BCE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 3.18 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.581-2006
Primary reference Number: 180047
Rajgor: 342
Gupta & Hardaker: 283

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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