Fractional Dirham: CM.1650-2001

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Sharaf al-Dawla Yahya I (1043-75)
Mint: No mint

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Notes

History note: Bt Pliego Numismática (Pliego sale, 19.5.2001, lot 610) 2001

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 200 degrees
Image(height): 13 mm
Image(width): 14 mm
Weight: 1.22 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Grierson Fund

Dating

1043 - 1075

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1650-2001
Primary reference Number: 107556
Album: 397
Ordering: IS-3413
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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