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One of seven fragments of Islamic dirhams, 8th and 9th cent. Found Torksey, Lincs.: CM.792-2008

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One of seven fragments of Islamic dirhams, 8th and 9th cent. Found Torksey, Lincs.

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Description

Viking hacksilver, cut section from a Scandinavian spiral striated (or ‘Permian’) ring, 9th or 10th cent., 9.75g. Found at the South Lincs. productive site, 1995.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Bonser, M. J.

Components of the work

Object Weight 9.75 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.792-2008
Primary reference Number: 248853
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Created: Monday 14 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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