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Coin: CM.BR.89-2006

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Mas'ud I b. Qilich Arslan I

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Description

Copper coin struck under the rule of the Seljuq Mas'ud I b. Qilich Arslan. The coins lacks mint and date information.

Notes

History note: In lieu of Inheritance Tax; ex coll. Michael Broome

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 23.7 mm
Die Axis: 7 hours
Weight: 4.24 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated by HM Government

Dating

12th Century
1116 - 1156

Note

Without mint

Materials used in production

Copper

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.BR.89-2006
Primary reference Number: 313786

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 27 February 2024 Updated: Tuesday 27 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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