COIN

Unique ID: NLM-67EA51

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

The British Museum clarified its advice on modified coins in April 2017. Single precious metal coins from the Iron Age to AD 1180 which have been modified in any way, including by a single piercing, are considered to fulfil the criteria for Treasure because they should be regarded as single precious metal objects. This item was recorded before the advice was clarified, otherwise it would have been reported as potential Treasure.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 789
Date to: Exactly AD 809

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.05 g
Diameter: 22.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th March 2014

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM25148a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Dirham
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain Islamic ruler
Category: Islamic coin

Type: Arab: dirham, unidentified
Obverse description: Ornamented border; five angular characters below a horizontal feature Reverse description: Ornamented border which may include a broadsword motif; a stepped linear motif which incorporates an uncertain number of characters.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine