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Penny: CM.1838-2007

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Ex Subjack (Vecchi sale 11, 5-6-1998, lot 85); fd. Wye, Kent

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 11.75 mm
Image(width): 11.92 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2007-03-05) by De Wit, G.W., Prof.

Dating

715 - 750

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.2 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed bust, straight wreath ties

  • Text: MONITASCORVM
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Triquetra cross and rosettes

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1838-2007
Primary reference Number: 181728
De Wit: 340
De Wit: 4318
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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