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1/2 Pai Sikka: CM.197-1999

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Shah Alam II (1761-1805) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Calcutta (Inferred)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 23 mm
Image(width): 23 mm
Weight: 4.14 g

Place(s) associated

  • Calcutta

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-05-31) by Baldwin & Sons Ltd.

Dating

1796 - 1802

Note

The "Sicca Pice" Coinages

Materials used in production

Copper

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.197-1999
Primary reference Number: 99976
Catalogue: 2756
Ordering: PS-2770
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 26 July 2019 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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