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1892.41.579

Part of series illustrating evolution of coinage in Burma: [1 of] 12 small Manipuri coins inscribed [Drawing]

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1892.41.579

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Collection type
Object
Description
Part of series illustrating evolution of coinage in Burma: [1 of] 12 small Manipuri coins inscribed [Drawing]
Long description
Part of series illustrating evolution of coinage in Burma: [1 of] 12 small Manipuri coins inscribed [Drawing]. Coins from Manipuri. They are of slightly irregular shape and are inscribed with linear design, possibly script. [FC 4/9/2008]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Manipur
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1892
Date collected
Before 1892
Acquisition information
Donated: 1892
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Inscribed, Process Struck, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Diameter: max 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1892.41.579

Search terms: Currency, Writing, Coin, Inscription

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