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2 Asper: CM.IS.1191-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Mahmud II (1808-39)
Mint: Qusantina

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 10 degrees
Image(height): 17 mm
Image(width): 16 mm
Weight: 0.57 g

Place(s) associated

  • Constantine (Algeria)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

1830 CE - 1831 CE

Note

Mintname: Qusantina (Algeria)

Materials used in production

Copper

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IS.1191-R
Primary reference Number: 106119
Catalogue: 2538
Ordering: IS-2503
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 6 January 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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