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Dirham: CM.79-2011

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Al-Rashid (786-809)
Mint: Al-Muhammadiya

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Description

One of the pieces of hack silver recovered from the site of the Viking camp at Torksey, Lincolnshire.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2011) by Bott, Michael L.

Dating

Production date: AD 802 : AH 186

Components of the work

Object Diameter (max) 10 mm Diameter (min) 9 mm Weight 0.39 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.79-2011
Primary reference Number: 226587
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 6 March 2019 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 27 February 2024

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

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