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Fractional Dirham: CM.295-1999

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Al-Mutawakkil Abu Hafs ‘Umar (1068-94)
Mint: Al-Andalus

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Notes

History note: Bt Phillips 1999

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 140 degrees
Image(height): 15 mm
Image(width): 15 mm
Weight: 1.13 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1068 CE - 1094 CE

Materials used in production

Billon

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.295-1999
Primary reference Number: 107228
Catalogue: 678
Ordering: IS-0639
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 10 January 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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