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Paisa: CM.117-1928

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Islam Shah (1545-52)
Mint: Narnol (Inferred)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 22 mm
Image(width): 22 mm
Weight: 20.59 g

Place(s) associated

  • Narnol

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928-12-04) by Superintendent of the Government of the Punjab

Dating

1552 - 1553

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.117-1928
Primary reference Number: 90563
Ordering: SU-2141
Rajgor: T1749
Goron and Goenka: D1007
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Paisa" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/90563 Accessed: 2024-03-28 16:57:36

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