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EARLY MEDIEVAL COIN
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Islamic dirhem fragment, probably 9th century. Less than one quarter of the coin. Three roughly broken edges. One surface worn smooth and with one score mark on the edge. Another possible score mark on the other surface may be damage rather than a deliberate mark. Length 13.16mm, width 11.72mm, weight 0.48g.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Islamic |
|---|---|
| Date | 800 |
| Culture / Origin | Islamic, United Kingdom |
| Department | Islamic |
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Image & data: The Portable Antiquities Scheme via Europeana · Licence: BY 3.0.
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