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One of thirty-three fragmentary Islamic dirhams found at the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire: CM.128-2011

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Titles

One of thirty-three fragmentary Islamic dirhams found at the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire

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Description

Umayyad, [Wasit] [1]25/742-3. Frag., 1 nick, 0.61g. Blackburn 2011, no. 14.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Weight: 0.61 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2011) by Stanley, Peter

Dating

742 - 743

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.128-2011
Primary reference Number: 244129
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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