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Dirham (¼ tanka): CM.IS.797-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Timur (1370-1405)
Ruler: Suyurghatmish (1370-88) (Struck in the name of)
Ruler: overlord (With the title of)
Mint: Samarqand
Mint: Samarkand

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 280 degrees
Image(height): 17 mm
Image(width): 17 mm
Weight: 1.53 g

Place(s) associated

  • Samarkand

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

1383 - 1384

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IS.797-R
Primary reference Number: 105113
Catalogue: 1855
Ordering: IS-1819
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 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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