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Tanka: CM.2298-1997

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Iskandar (1561-83)
Mint: Bukhara

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Notes

History note: Bt Baldwin 1997

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 280 degrees
Image(height): 33 mm
Image(width): 32 mm
Weight: 4.27 g

Place(s) associated

  • Bukhara

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Coins and Medals Fund

Dating

1561 - 1583

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2298-1997
Primary reference Number: 107350
Catalogue: 1926
Ordering: IS-1890
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 24 July 2019 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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