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Rupee: CM.154-1999

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Taimur Shah Durrani (1772-93) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Sind
Mint: Sindh

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Notes

History note: Tye list 51, no. 260.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 19 mm
Image(width): 20 mm
Weight: 10.89 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-04-26) by Tye, Robert

Dating

Uncertain 1802 - Uncertain 1803

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.154-1999
Primary reference Number: 99898
Catalogue: 2028
Ordering: PS-2040

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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