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Dirham: CM.7.-2013

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: uncertain

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Description

A contemporary imitation of an Abbasid dirham, probably Eastern Europe of northern Caucasia (Khazar?)

Notes

History note: Found near Acklam, Yorkshire, in 2012.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013) by Shea, Karl W.

Dating

745 - 1269

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 25 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 2.97 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7.-2013
Primary reference Number: 226590
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 6 March 2019 Updated: Wednesday 6 March 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 27 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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