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1971.15.1578

Thin copper circular coin with Arabic script in a central circle. [MJD 12/03/2010]

1971.15.1578

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Collection type
Object
Description
Thin copper circular coin with Arabic script in a central circle. [MJD 12/03/2010]
Long description
Thin copper circular coin with Arabic script in a central circle and helix border. The reverse has a geometric design inside a circle with a helix border. At the bottom of the writing is the number 1327 in Arabic script. Half the design has worn away on both sides. [MJD 12/03/2010]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1971
Date collected
By 1971
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Process Struck
Dimensions
Diameter: max 26 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1578

Search terms: Currency, Trade, Coin

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