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Hacksilver fragment: CM.590-2010

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Viking (Ascribed culture)

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Description

A section of a twisted silver rod. Circular in section. Cut at one end; cut and broken at the other.

Notes

History note: Donated by Paul Slack

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010-07-12) by Slack, Paul

Dating

Early Medieval
800 - 999

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 0.38 g
Whole Object Diameter 2.6 mm Length 9 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.590-2010
Primary reference Number: 183702
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 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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