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Half dirham: CM.PG.10863-2006

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Al-Mustansir (1036-94)
Mint: Misr

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Notes

History note: Gift of Spink, London 1961.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1036 CE - 1094 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 17 mm Weight 1.95 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.10863-2006
Primary reference Number: 104483
Catalogue: 1494
Ordering: IS-1457
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 July 2020 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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