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Fals: CM.93-1951

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Maker(s)

Ruler: ‘Ali b. al-Hasan
Mint: Kilwa (Inferred)

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Mr R.D. Douglas 1951 (part of a hoard from the island of Mafia)

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 10 degrees
Image(height): 22 mm
Image(width): 21 mm
Weight: 1.64 g

Place(s) associated

  • Kilwa

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-19) by Douglas, R.D.

Dating

Uncertain 1200 - Uncertain 1299

Materials used in production

Copper

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.93-1951
Primary reference Number: 106413
Catalogue: 3020
Ordering: IS-2984
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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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