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One of five medieval coins of Sicily:: CM.274-1993

Object information

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Titles

One of five medieval coins of Sicily:

Maker(s)

Mint: Messina
Ruler: James I of Aragon (1285-96)

Entities

Categories

Description

Sicily, James of Aragon (1285-96), Messina, billon denaro (Spahr 18), 0.70g. From Hirsch sale 177, 3262 (part).

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1993-04-26) by Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger

Dating

1285 - 1296

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Weight 0.7 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.274-1993
Primary reference Number: 275288
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 19 November 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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