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Dirham (¼ tanka): CM.IS.804-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Timur (1370-1405)
Ruler: Mahmud (1388-98) (Struck in the name of)
Ruler: overlord (With the title of)
Mint: Samarqand
Mint: Samarkand

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 125 degrees
Image(height): 17 mm
Image(width): 17 mm
Weight: 1.47 g

Place(s) associated

  • Samarkand

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

Inferred 1388 - Inferred 1389

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IS.804-R
Primary reference Number: 105104
Catalogue: 1862
Ordering: IS-1826
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 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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