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Edessa, Baldwin II (1108-18), base billon (Porteous 12); overstruck on an 11th-century dirham of the Mirdasids of Aleppo; 1.98g. Catalogued, but not for sale, in Slocum auction, Sotheby sale 6 March 1997, lot 34 ('presented to the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge'). From a pre-1969 hoard which is the principle source of these coins.: CM.243-1997

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Titles

Edessa, Baldwin II (1108-18), base billon (Porteous 12); overstruck on an 11th-century dirham of the Mirdasids of Aleppo; 1.98g. Catalogued, but not for sale, in Slocum auction, Sotheby sale 6 March 1997, lot 34 ('presented to the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge'). From a pre-1969 hoard which is the principle source of these coins.

Maker(s)

Mint: Edessa
Ruler: Baldwin II (1100-18)

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Edessa, Baldwin II (1108-18), base billon (Porteous 12); overstruck on an 11th-century dirham of the Mirdasids of Aleppo; 1.98g. Catalogued, but not for sale, in Slocum auction, Sotheby sale 6 March 1997, lot 34 From a pre-1969 hoard which is the principle source of these coins.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-03-03) by Slocum, John, J., Jnr.

Dating

1108 - 1118

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Weight 1.98 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.243-1997
Primary reference Number: 270003
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Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 5 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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