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Dirham: CM.81-1977

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Al-Salih Isma‘il (1237, 1239-45)
Mint: Damascus
Mint: Dimashq

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Notes

History note: Ex-Burn coll.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 315 degrees
Image(height): 21 mm
Image(width): 20 mm
Weight: 3.03 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

1237 CE - 1245 CE

Note

Period between reigns AH 636. Mintname: Dimashq

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.81-1977
Primary reference Number: 106508
Catalogue: 1623
Ordering: IS-1586

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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