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Dirham: CM.80-2011

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Harun al-Rashid (Abbasid Caliph)
Vizier: Ali b. 'Isa b. Mahan
Local governor: Nasir

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Description

Fragment of a silver dirham struck under the rule of Harun al-Rashid. The coin is struck in Ma'din al-Shash (Iran) in [AH 189-190] (CE 804-806) and was found in the Viking site of Torksey, Lincolnshire.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 16.9 mm
Die Axis: 9 h
Weight: 0.91 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

9th Century
804 - 806

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.80-2011
Primary reference Number: 244085
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 2 January 2025 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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