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Fals: CM.344-2008

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Local governor: Mansur b. Bilgategin (Ghaznavid emir)

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Categories

Description

Fals struck during the reign of Mansur b. Bilgategin. The coin was struck in Ghazna; the mint is illegible.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 25 mm
Die Axis: 3 h
Weight: 2.86 g

Place(s) associated

  • Ghazna

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-03-09) by Early World Coins

Dating

10th Century
968 - 979

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.344-2008
Primary reference Number: 248591
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 September 2020 Updated: Sunday 12 January 2025 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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