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Dirham: CM.141-2011

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Ruler: Al-Mahdi (Abbasid Caliph)

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Fragment of an Abbasid silver dirham struck under the reign of al-Mahdi. The coin was struck in Madinat al-Salam (=Baghdad, Iraq) in AH [16]2 (CE 778-779). The fragment was found in the Viking site of Torksey, Lincolnshire.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

8th Century
778 - 779

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 22.5 mm Die Axis 9 h Weight 1.24 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.141-2011
Primary reference Number: 226588

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Created: Wednesday 6 March 2019 Updated: Wednesday 18 June 2025

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

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