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One of fifty-nine Oriental coins:: CM.7004-2007

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of fifty-nine Oriental coins:

Maker(s)

Ruler: Bhattaraka (c. 470-500)

Entities

Categories

Description

India, Valabhi, Bhattaraka (c. AD 470-500), AR drachm, fine style (Mitchiner 4887), 1.84g. From Early World Coins list S4, no. 201A.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2007-11-19) by Early World Coins

Dating

Circa 470 - 500

Components of the work

Object Weight 1.84 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7004-2007
Primary reference Number: 251005
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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