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3/8 dirham: CM.954-1996

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Barsbay (1422-38)
Mint: Damascus
Mint: Dimashq

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Notes

History note: Bt Tye 1996

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 80 degrees
Image(height): 13 mm
Image(width): 13 mm
Weight: 0.94 g

Place(s) associated

  • Damascus
  • Dimashq

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Coins and Medals Fund

Dating

Inferred 1428 CE - Inferred 1429 CE

Note

Mintname: Dimashq

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.954-1996
Primary reference Number: 106400
Catalogue: 1690
Ordering: IS-1653
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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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