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One Sassanian coin: CM.178-2011

Object information

Awaiting location update

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One Sassanian coin

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Description

Varhran I (273-276), AR obol, rev. Altar and attendants (Göbl 43), 0.31g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Weight: 0.31 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2011) by Tyler-Smith, Susan

Dating

273 - 276

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.178-2011
Primary reference Number: 244174
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 September 2020 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "One Sassanian coin" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/244174 Accessed: 2024-04-25 08:42:32

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