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Tanka: CM.2296-1997

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Jahanshah b. Tughril (1438-67)
Mint: Yazd

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Notes

History note: Bt Baldwin 1997

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 350 degrees
Image(height): 17 mm
Image(width): 18 mm
Weight: 5.09 g

Place(s) associated

  • Yazd

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Coins and Medals Fund

Dating

1451 - 1452

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2296-1997
Primary reference Number: 107352
Catalogue: 1920
Ordering: IS-1884
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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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