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Obolo: CM.212-2002

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Alfonso VIII (1158-1214)
Mint: Toledo

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Notes

History note: Grierson Fund (PG 19,129); Pliego sale 5.12.2001, lot 783.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 130 degrees
Image(height): 13 mm
Image(width): 13 mm
Weight: 0.39 g

Place(s) associated

  • Toledo

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2001-12-05) by Numismática Pliego

Dating

1158 - 1214

Materials used in production

Billon

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.212-2002
Primary reference Number: 109053
Catalogue: 29c
AB: 155 var.
Ordering: 322
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 3 January 2017 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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