Fragment of an illegible Samanid silver dirham is part of two or more Scandinavian hoards of the 10th and 11th centuries.
History note: Under Review
Diameter: 20.2 mm
Die Axis: 3 h
Weight: 0.94 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2000-10-09) by Phillips, Dr Marcus and Mrs Susan.
9th Century
10th Century
890
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990
Object composed of silver
Accession number: CM.757-2000
Primary reference Number: 266387
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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