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Broad Dirham: CM.472-2001

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Maker(s)

Ruler: ‘Ala al-Din Muhammad (1200-20)
Mint: No mint
Mint inferred: Balkh (Uncertain)

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Notes

History note: Bt Dr and Mrs Marcus Phillips 2001

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 225 degrees
Image(height): 31 mm
Image(width): 30 mm
Weight: 4.1 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Grierson Fund/ Coins and Medals Fund/ Burn Fund

Dating

1199 - 1220

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.472-2001
Primary reference Number: 106903
Ordering: IS-3174

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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