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½ drachm: CM.20-1973

An image of ½ drachm

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Maker(s)

Issuer: ‘Abdallah
Mint: Tabaristan
Mint: Tpurstan

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Notes

History note: Ex-Glendining, 28.2.1950, lot 71.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 65 degrees
Image(height): 23 mm
Image(width): 23 mm
Weight: 1.8 g

Place(s) associated

  • Tabaristan
  • Tpurstan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

791 CE - 792 CE

Note

Mintname: Tpurstan

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.20-1973
Primary reference Number: 107481
Catalogue: 74
Ordering: IS-0075
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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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