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Overstruck Carthaginian AE
Ruler:
Al-Malik an-Nasir Nasir ad-Din Muhammad (AH 709-51 / AD 1310-41)
(Probably)
Ruler:
Al-Malik Az-Zahir Sayf ad-Din Barquq (AD 792-801 / AD 1390-99)
(Probably)
Mint:
Damascus
(Probably)
Mint:
Hamah
(Probably)
A unique exmaple of a Carthaginian AE fraction (probably struck on Sardinia c. 280-250 BC) that has been overstruck with Islamic types under the Mamluks, either at Damascus or Hamah, in the fourteenth century.
Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown
1310 - 1399
Object composed of copper alloy Diameter 19 mm Weight 4.68 g
Accession number: CM.IS.1450-R
Primary reference Number: 226740
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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