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Obolo: CM.1678-2003

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Maker(s)

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

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Notes

History note: Grierson Fund (PG 19,261); from Pliego/ Vico sale, 20.11.2002, lot 2004.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 330 degrees
Image(height): 13 mm
Image(width): 14 mm
Weight: 0.35 g

Place(s) associated

  • Toledo

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-11-20) by Jesús Vico S.A. Numismática Pliego

Dating

1158 - 1214

Materials used in production

Billon

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1678-2003
Primary reference Number: 109108
Catalogue: 29d
Ordering: 323
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 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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