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Dirham: CM.131-2011

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Awaiting location update

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Description

Fragment of an Abbasid silver dirham; mint and date are illegible. The fragment was found in the Viking site of Torksey, Lincolnshire.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 12 mm
Die Axis: 3 h
Weight: 0.4 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2011) by Stanley, Peter

Dating

8th Century
750 - 765

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.131-2011
Primary reference Number: 244132
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 9 January 2025 Last processed: Tuesday 22 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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