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Penny: CM.1988-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Eadberht (738-57)
Mint: York

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Notes

History note: Sotheby 6-11-1997, lot 407; ex D.B. Feather (Leeds) 1988; bt Blowers 2-1980, (NC 1983, pl. 20.6 (this coin)); fd. Sancton (Newbald), Lincolnshire on 26-1-1980.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.75 mm
Image(width): 13 mm

Place(s) associated

  • York

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

738 CE - 757 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 50 degrees Weight 1.13 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: EDTBEREhTUS around three-armed cross with pellet ends

  • Text: EDTBEREhTUS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Lion, left, with looped tail, pellet within

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1988-2007
Primary reference Number: 181879
De Wit: 430
De Wit: 4232
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 15 January 2024 Last processed: Monday 15 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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