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Dirham: CM.383-1997

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: ‘Ala al-Din Muhammad (1200-20)
Mint: Samarqand
Mint: Samarkand

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Categories

Notes

History note: Bt Sevcik 1997

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 40 mm
Die Axis: 280 degrees
Weight: 6.66 g

Place(s) associated

  • Samarkand

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Coins and Medals Fund

Dating

Uncertain 1213 - Uncertain 1219

Materials used in production

Copper

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.383-1997
Primary reference Number: 107017
Catalogue: 1004
Ordering: IS-0966
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 24 July 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 27 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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