Ruler: al-Mu'tazz (Abbasid Caliph)
Fragment of a silver dirham struck under the rule of al-Mu'tazz. Mint and date are illegible. The fragment was found in the Viking site of Torksey, Lincolnshire.
History note: Under Review
Diameter: 8.8 mm
Die Axis: 6 h
Weight: 0.25 g
Method of acquisition: Bought (2011) by Bott, Michael L.
9th Century
866
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868
Accession number: CM.87-2011
Primary reference Number: 244092
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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