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One of fifty-nine Oriental coins:: CM.7040-2007

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One of fifty-nine Oriental coins:

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Chach, Æ, 7th-8th cent. AD; obv. facing crowned bust with star in field right; rev. Sogdian inscription around tamgha (Shagalov and Kuznetsov Gp 6, type 3), 1.64g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2007-11-19) by Early World Coins

Components of the work

Object Weight 1.64 g

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7040-2007
Primary reference Number: 251034
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Created: Monday 21 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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