Fragment of an Abbasid silver dirham; mint and date are illegible. The fragment was found in the Viking site of Torksey, Lincolnshire.
History note: Under Review
Diameter: 11.1 mm
Weight: 0.28 g
Method of acquisition: Bought (2011) by Stanley, Peter
8th Century
9th Century
750
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816
Accession number: CM.132-2011
Primary reference Number: 244133
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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