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Broad Dirham: CM.473-2001

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Maker(s)

Ruler: ‘Ala al-Din Muhammad (1200-20)
Mint: No mint
Mint inferred: Balkh (Uncertain)

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Notes

History note: Bt Dr and Mrs Marcus Phillips 2001

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 95 degrees
Image(height): 28 mm
Image(width): 28 mm
Weight: 5.92 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Grierson Fund/ Coins and Medals Fund/ Burn Fund

Dating

1199 - 1220

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.473-2001
Primary reference Number: 106901
Ordering: IS-3176
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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