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Obolo: CM.PG.10966-2006

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Ferdinand II (1157-88)
Mint: Santiago De Compostela

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Notes

History note: ANE sale 6.12.1960, lot 420.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 130 degrees
Image(height): 15 mm
Image(width): 14 mm
Weight: 0.49 g

Place(s) associated

  • Santiago de Compostela

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

1157 - 1188

Materials used in production

Billon

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.10966-2006
Primary reference Number: 108744
Catalogue: 20
AB: 105.1 var.
Ordering: 301
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 25 January 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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