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The numismatic chronicle and journal of the Royal ... - IndianCoins.org

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66 NUMISMATIC CHRONICLE.<strong>The</strong> armlet (which weighs 112 grammes) <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> tore,which are in silver, formed probably part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> medium<strong>of</strong> exchange acknowledged in <strong>the</strong> countryat <strong>the</strong> timewhen <strong>the</strong> " treasure " was buried. This will account forFIG. 2.Silver Tore.<strong>the</strong> fragmentary state <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tore which, when complete,must have been a fine <strong>and</strong> attractive piece <strong>of</strong>jewellery. <strong>The</strong> decoration, though simple in style,shows care <strong>and</strong> taste in its execution. Both <strong>the</strong> armlet

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