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Gold tari of Roger II, struck at Messina, Reformed Coinage: 1140-54.: CM.PG.11266-2006

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Gold tari of Roger II, struck at Messina, Reformed Coinage: 1140-54.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Roger II (1105-54)
Mint: Messina

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Categories

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 180 degrees
Weight: 0.85 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1140 - 1154

Materials used in production

Gold

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.11266-2006
Primary reference Number: 229650
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Audit data

Created: Monday 2 September 2019 Updated: Monday 2 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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