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Fractional Dirham: CM.1648-2001

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Al-Mu‘tamid Muhammad I (1069-91)
Mint: No mint
Mint inferred: Córdoba (Uncertain)

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Notes

History note: Bt Pliego, 19.5.2001, lot 601

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 260 degrees
Image(height): 16 mm
Image(width): 16 mm
Weight: 0.97 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Grierson Fund

Dating

11th Century, Late
1069 - 1091

Materials used in production

Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1648-2001
Primary reference Number: 107560
Ordering: IS-3395

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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