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Half drachm: CM.PI.3-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Shapur I (240-270)

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Description

Sassanian, silver half drachm of Shapur I (240-270)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

240 - 270

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 2.14 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PI.3-R
Primary reference Number: 300555
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 15 July 2021 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Half drachm" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/300555 Accessed: 2024-11-02 15:38:35

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