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Drachm: CM.45-1999

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Al-Rashid (786-809) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: No mint

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Notes

History note: Bt Markov sale, 6, lot 182.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 26 mm
Die Axis: 90 degrees
Weight: 2.38 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

786 CE - 809 CE

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.45-1999
Primary reference Number: 106930
Catalogue: 100
Ordering: IS-0102
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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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