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One of nine Sasanian coins:: CM.929-2000

Object information

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Titles

One of nine Sasanian coins:

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hormizd IV (579-90 AD)

Entities

Categories

Description

Sasanian, Hormizd IV (579-90), AR drachm, mint GD (Gay, Isfahan), year 1 (Göbl I/1), 4.09g. Bt H. Simmons 22.4.1988.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2000-11-20) by Tyler-Smith, Susan

Dating

579 - 590

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 4.09 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.929-2000
Primary reference Number: 266540
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Audit data

Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 14 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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