Fragment of an anonymous Abbasid dirham. The coin was struck in Wasit (Iraq) in AH 11[1-9] (CE 729-737). The fragment was found in the Viking site of Torksey, Lincolnshire.
History note: Under Review
Diameter: 18.3 mm
Die Axis: 6 h
Weight: 0.57 g
Method of acquisition: Bought (2011) by Bott, Michael L.
8th Century
729
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738
Accession number: CM.66-2011
Primary reference Number: 244073
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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