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Obolo (six-line type): CM.218-1997

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Alfonso X (1252-84)

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Notes

History note: Grierson Fund (PG 17,814); from Pliego [date?] Dec.-Jan. 1996-97 list, no 676

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 250 degrees
Image(height): 12 mm
Image(width): 13 mm
Weight: 0.32 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1997-01) by Numismática Pliego

Dating

1252 CE - 1284 CE

Materials used in production

Billon

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.218-1997
Primary reference Number: 109045
Catalogue: 57
AB: 247
Ordering: 361
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 3 January 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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