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Description: | An incomplete silver button, made from a silver rupee issued in the Indian Princely State of Hyderabad in the late 19th century.The coin is circular, with raised arabic script on both sides. An incomplete circular loop has been solded to the centre of the reverse, converting the coin into a button.The button has a diameter of 14.9 mm and is 4.9 mm thick. The coin is 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g.It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.It was quite common for coins such as these to be turned into buttons and cufflinks. As this artefact is less than 300 years old, it is not classified under the Treasure Act 1996.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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