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Piastre (Qirsh): CM.IS.1163-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Mahmud II (1808-39)
Mint: Qustantiniya
Mint: Istanbul

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 0 degrees
Image(height): 28 mm
Image(width): 28 mm
Weight: 3.04 g

Place(s) associated

  • Qustantiniya
  • Istanbul

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1908)

Dating

1830 CE - 1831 CE

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.IS.1163-R
Primary reference Number: 106150
Catalogue: 2498
Ordering: IS-2463
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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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