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Dirham: CM.726-2000

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Harun al-Rashid (Abbasid Caliph)
Heir: al-Amin (Abbasid)

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Description

Silver dirham struck under the reign of Harun al-Rashid. The coin was struck in Madinat al-Salam (=Baghdad, Iraq) in AH 179 (CE 795-796) and is part of two or more Scandinavian hoards of the 10th and 11th centuries.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 25 mm
Die Axis: 2 h
Weight: 2.83 g

Place(s) associated

  • Madinat al-Salam

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2000-10-09) by Phillips, Dr Marcus and Mrs Susan.

Dating

8th Century
795 - 796

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.726-2000
Primary reference Number: 266356
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Audit data

Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Friday 10 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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