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One of seven fragments of Islamic dirhams, 8th and 9th cent. Found Torksey, Lincs.: CM.791-2008

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One of seven fragments of Islamic dirhams, 8th and 9th cent. Found Torksey, Lincs.

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Description

Viking cast silver ingot, later 9th or early 10th cent., 11.2g. Found at Wiggenhall St Mary the Virgin, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk, 1995.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Bonser, M. J.

Components of the work

Object Weight 11.2 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.791-2008
Primary reference Number: 248852
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Created: Monday 14 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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