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Square half dirham: CM.17-1998

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Abu Muhammad ‘Abd al-Mu‘min (1130-63)
Mint: No mint

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bt Pliego, Seville (Aut./Winter 1997/8, no. 519)

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 0 degrees
Image(height): 11 mm
Image(width): 11 mm
Weight: 0.74 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1145 CE - 1163 CE

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.17-1998
Primary reference Number: 107542
Catalogue: 699
Ordering: IS-0660
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 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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