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Damma: CM.1986-2003

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Local governor: Abu Yusuf Ya'qub (Arab governor of Sind)

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Categories

Description

Silver damma struck during the reign of Abu Yusuf Ya'qub. The coin was struck in Sind and lacks the date.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.6 mm
Die Axis: 7 h
Weight: 0.33 g

Place(s) associated

  • Sindh

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-04-28) by Goron, Stan

Dating

11th Century
1050 - 1059

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1986-2003
Primary reference Number: 256099
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Audit data

Created: Monday 2 November 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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