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Karshapana: CM.2117-1912

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

State: Maurya

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 19.79 mm
Image(width): 19.29 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-03-07) by Government Museum

Dating

-350 BCE - -200 BCE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 2.44 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2117-1912
Primary reference Number: 180322
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Karshapana" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/180322 Accessed: 2024-11-28 19:02:34

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