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One of thirty-three Islamic coins:: CM.170-1996

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One of thirty-three Islamic coins:

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Description

North India, Post-Gupta, 8th cent. AD, silver two drachm piece, bust/'hill' design (Mitchiner 4905), 0.80g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1996-03-04) by Tye, Robert

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 0.8 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.170-1996
Primary reference Number: 272697
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Created: Tuesday 17 November 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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