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Imitation: a corrupt copy of a dinar of Fatimid ruler Mustansir (1035-94): CM.PG.465-2006

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Imitation: a corrupt copy of a dinar of Fatimid ruler Mustansir (1035-94)

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Mint: Acre

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Notes

History note: Grantley 4478; ex Glendining 27.4.1945

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1200

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter 2.09 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 3.8 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.465-2006
Primary reference Number: 225534

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Created: Friday 21 September 2018 Updated: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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