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One of seven Islamic coins:: CM.580-2005

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of seven Islamic coins:

Description

Samanid, Nasr II b. Ahmad (914-43), AR large dirham, Balkh, n.d., crude script, in obv. and rev. margin a fleur and two pellets above and an annulet below (Album 1450),

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2005-07-18) by Phillips, Dr Marcus and Mrs Susan.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.580-2005
Primary reference Number: 253196
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 6 October 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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