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Third dinar (tremissis): CM.PG.8672-2006

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: uncertain

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Notes

History note: Bt Kapamadji 1953.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 175 degrees
Image(height): 11 mm
Image(width): 10 mm
Weight: 1.35 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Uncertain 632 CE - Uncertain 698 CE

Note

Byzantine obverse / cross on steps reverse type (Latin); probably struck in North Africa

Materials used in production

Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.8672-2006
Primary reference Number: 104298
Catalogue: 220
Ordering: IS-0182
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 26 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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