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Half dinar: CM.PG.7887-2006

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

Maker(s)

Ruler: Abu Yahya Abu Bakr b. ‘Abd al-Haqq I (1244-58)

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Notes

History note: Bt C. Platt 1950.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 0 degrees
Image(height): 15 mm
Image(width): 16 mm
Weight: 1.13 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

1244 CE - 1258 CE

Materials used in production

Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.7887-2006
Primary reference Number: 104325
Catalogue: 717
Ordering: IS-0678
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 26 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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